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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 | Dwyane Wade |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| PF | Taj Gibson |
| C | Kelly Olynyk |
| G | James Harden |
| F | Derrick Favors |
| Util | Pat Connaughton |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 288.36 |
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 | $10,900 | 63.46 | 5.82 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,700 | 59.91 | 5.60 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,600 | 47.22 | 4.92 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,400 | 45.49 | 5.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,900 | 63.46 | 5.82 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,700 | 59.91 | 5.60 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,400 | 41.02 | 5.54 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,000 | 33.03 | 5.51 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,700 | 59.91 | 5.60 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,400 | 41.02 | 5.54 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,800 | 40.58 | 5.20 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,300 | 36.51 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,700 | 59.91 | 5.60 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,400 | 41.02 | 5.54 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,800 | 40.58 | 5.20 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,600 | 33.94 | 5.14 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,600 | 47.22 | 4.92 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,000 | 40.68 | 5.08 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,300 | 36.51 | 5.00 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,500 | 28.87 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $8,000 | 40.68 | 5.08 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,000 | 25.35 | 5.07 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,300 | 36.51 | 5.00 |
| Marco Belinelli | PHI | $5,200 | 25.68 | 4.94 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,000 | 60.17 | 5.47 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,000 | 40.68 | 5.08 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,500 | 40.52 | 5.40 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $5,800 | 32.22 | 5.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $5,800 | 32.22 | 5.55 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,000 | 60.17 | 5.47 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,500 | 40.52 | 5.40 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,300 | 28.50 | 5.38 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,000 | 60.17 | 5.47 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,100 | 46.51 | 5.11 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,300 | 43.40 | 5.23 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,200 | 37.19 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $5,800 | 32.22 | 5.55 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,000 | 60.17 | 5.47 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,300 | 28.50 | 5.38 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $5,000 | 26.51 | 5.30 |
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.