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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 | Donovan Mitchell |
| SF | Jae Crowder |
| PF | Trevor Ariza |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Jeff Teague |
| F | Carmelo Anthony |
| Util | Markel Brown |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 295.68 |
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 | $10,700 | 61.29 | 5.73 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,600 | 57.99 | 5.47 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,800 | 40.76 | 5.23 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,500 | 38.90 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,700 | 61.29 | 5.73 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,400 | 35.82 | 5.60 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,600 | 57.99 | 5.47 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,800 | 40.76 | 5.23 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,600 | 57.99 | 5.47 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,800 | 40.76 | 5.23 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,000 | 37.95 | 4.74 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $5,800 | 28.18 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,600 | 57.99 | 5.47 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,800 | 40.76 | 5.23 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $5,800 | 28.18 | 4.86 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,000 | 37.95 | 4.74 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $7,600 | 40.41 | 5.32 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,000 | 37.95 | 4.74 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $5,600 | 28.42 | 5.08 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $5,800 | 28.18 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $7,600 | 40.41 | 5.32 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $5,600 | 28.42 | 5.08 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $5,800 | 28.18 | 4.86 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,300 | 20.63 | 4.80 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $7,600 | 40.41 | 5.32 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $5,600 | 28.42 | 5.08 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,000 | 26.68 | 4.45 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,300 | 20.63 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $7,600 | 40.41 | 5.32 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $5,600 | 28.42 | 5.08 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,300 | 20.63 | 4.80 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,000 | 26.68 | 4.45 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,600 | 45.31 | 5.27 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $6,900 | 36.13 | 5.24 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,700 | 34.81 | 5.19 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,000 | 26.68 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,600 | 45.31 | 5.27 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $6,900 | 36.13 | 5.24 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,700 | 34.81 | 5.19 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,200 | 24.52 | 4.71 |
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.