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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 | Ricky Rubio |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Thaddeus Young |
| PF | Al Horford |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Chris Paul |
| F | Derrick Favors |
| Util | Trevor Booker |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 298.07 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,200 | 62.82 | 5.61 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 59.52 | 5.36 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,600 | 44.54 | 5.18 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,100 | 42.55 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,900 | 35.65 | 6.04 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,200 | 62.82 | 5.61 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 59.52 | 5.36 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,200 | 27.40 | 5.27 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 59.52 | 5.36 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,600 | 44.54 | 5.18 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,800 | 40.87 | 5.24 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,400 | 38.70 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 59.52 | 5.36 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,800 | 35.87 | 5.28 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,800 | 40.87 | 5.24 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,400 | 38.70 | 5.23 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 59.67 | 5.19 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,200 | 53.58 | 5.25 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,800 | 40.87 | 5.24 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,700 | 38.42 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,800 | 35.87 | 5.28 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,200 | 53.58 | 5.25 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,600 | 29.41 | 5.25 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,800 | 40.87 | 5.24 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 59.67 | 5.19 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,200 | 53.58 | 5.25 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,700 | 38.42 | 4.99 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,000 | 35.40 | 5.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,000 | 35.40 | 5.90 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,200 | 53.58 | 5.25 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,600 | 29.41 | 5.25 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 59.67 | 5.19 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,600 | 46.45 | 4.84 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,000 | 35.40 | 5.90 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,000 | 34.81 | 4.97 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,600 | 33.95 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,000 | 35.40 | 5.90 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,100 | 26.29 | 5.15 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $5,300 | 26.96 | 5.09 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,400 | 32.37 | 5.06 |
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.