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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 | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Joe Ingles |
| SF | Bojan Bogdanovic |
| PF | Derrick Favors |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Ricky Rubio |
| F | Carmelo Anthony |
| Util | Alec Burks |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 306.05 |
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 | $10,800 | 64.19 | 5.94 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 62.30 | 5.56 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,000 | 46.38 | 5.15 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,800 | 39.19 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,300 | 37.41 | 5.94 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,800 | 64.19 | 5.94 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 62.30 | 5.56 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,000 | 26.80 | 5.36 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 62.30 | 5.56 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,000 | 46.38 | 5.15 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,800 | 39.19 | 5.02 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,000 | 39.18 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 62.30 | 5.56 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $5,100 | 27.18 | 5.33 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $5,600 | 29.07 | 5.19 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,000 | 46.38 | 5.15 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 61.43 | 5.34 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,300 | 42.69 | 5.14 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,000 | 39.18 | 4.90 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,900 | 29.78 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $5,400 | 29.38 | 5.44 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 61.43 | 5.34 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $5,100 | 27.18 | 5.33 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,400 | 22.99 | 5.22 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 61.43 | 5.34 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,300 | 42.69 | 5.14 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,700 | 38.02 | 4.94 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $5,400 | 29.38 | 5.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $5,400 | 29.38 | 5.44 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,900 | 26.65 | 5.44 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 61.43 | 5.34 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,400 | 22.99 | 5.22 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,900 | 45.73 | 5.14 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,700 | 38.02 | 4.94 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,200 | 37.71 | 5.24 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $6,700 | 35.08 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,900 | 26.65 | 5.44 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,800 | 31.33 | 5.40 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,200 | 37.71 | 5.24 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $6,700 | 35.08 | 5.24 |
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.