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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 | Eric Gordon |
| SF | C.J. Miles |
| PF | Otto Porter Jr. |
| C | Rudy Gobert |
| G | Ricky Rubio |
| F | Jimmy Butler |
| Util | Royce O’Neale |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 285.13 |
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 | $10,600 | 60.54 | 5.71 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,900 | 58.68 | 5.38 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,500 | 53.91 | 5.13 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,400 | 42.66 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,600 | 60.54 | 5.71 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,500 | 40.56 | 5.41 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,900 | 58.68 | 5.38 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,000 | 32.01 | 5.34 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,900 | 58.68 | 5.38 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,400 | 42.66 | 5.08 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,100 | 41.48 | 5.12 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,900 | 40.45 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,900 | 58.68 | 5.38 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $4,500 | 23.27 | 5.17 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,100 | 41.48 | 5.12 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,900 | 40.45 | 5.12 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,000 | 62.67 | 5.22 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,900 | 40.45 | 5.12 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,000 | 40.00 | 5.00 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 39.84 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,000 | 62.67 | 5.22 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,900 | 40.45 | 5.12 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,000 | 40.00 | 5.00 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $5,400 | 27.00 | 5.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,000 | 62.67 | 5.22 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,000 | 40.00 | 5.00 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,700 | 32.87 | 4.91 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $5,800 | 27.44 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,000 | 62.67 | 5.22 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,000 | 40.00 | 5.00 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $5,400 | 27.00 | 5.00 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,500 | 27.17 | 4.94 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,500 | 43.84 | 5.16 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,000 | 38.12 | 5.45 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,300 | 36.54 | 5.01 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,700 | 32.87 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,000 | 38.12 | 5.45 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,500 | 43.84 | 5.16 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,300 | 36.54 | 5.01 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,400 | 21.88 | 4.97 |
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.