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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NBA DraftKings Optimizer.
| PG | Kyle Collinsworth |
| SG | Lance Stephenson |
| SF | Taurean Prince |
| PF | John Collins |
| C | Alex Len |
| G | John Wall |
| F | Josh Hart |
| Util | Johnathan Motley |
| Salary | $46,600 |
| Expected Points | 253.94 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,300 | 52.49 | 4.64 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,700 | 46.01 | 4.30 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,500 | 44.40 | 5.22 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,300 | 39.06 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Collinsworth | DAL | $3,600 | 22.76 | 6.32 |
| Aaron Harrison | DAL | $3,500 | 20.03 | 5.72 |
| Shaquille Harrison | PHO | $3,900 | 22.13 | 5.67 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,800 | 20.52 | 5.40 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,300 | 52.49 | 4.64 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,400 | 38.68 | 5.23 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,000 | 37.95 | 4.74 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $7,300 | 35.90 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,500 | 29.29 | 6.51 |
| Kyle Collinsworth | DAL | $3,600 | 22.76 | 6.32 |
| Aaron Harrison | DAL | $3,500 | 20.03 | 5.72 |
| Shaquille Harrison | PHO | $3,900 | 22.13 | 5.67 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,700 | 46.01 | 4.30 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 44.46 | 4.12 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $7,300 | 35.90 | 4.92 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,700 | 32.11 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,500 | 29.29 | 6.51 |
| Glenn Robinson III | IND | $3,100 | 16.78 | 5.41 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $5,900 | 30.78 | 5.22 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | DAL | $4,400 | 21.97 | 4.99 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 44.46 | 4.12 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,800 | 34.06 | 4.37 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 32.84 | 4.26 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,200 | 31.89 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragan Bender | PHO | $4,700 | 27.36 | 5.82 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $5,200 | 29.96 | 5.76 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $4,100 | 22.73 | 5.54 |
| Trevor Booker | IND | $3,300 | 18.12 | 5.49 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,100 | 36.81 | 4.54 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,800 | 34.06 | 4.37 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $9,000 | 34.00 | 3.78 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 32.84 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragan Bender | PHO | $4,700 | 27.36 | 5.82 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $5,200 | 29.96 | 5.76 |
| Willy Hernangomez | CHA | $4,400 | 24.91 | 5.66 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $4,100 | 22.73 | 5.54 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.