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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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Tobias Harris |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Boban Marjanovic |
| G | Dennis Schroder |
| F | Danilo Gallinari |
| Util | Alfonzo McKinnie |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 288.25 |
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 | $11,100 | 56.74 | 5.11 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,700 | 52.29 | 4.89 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,300 | 49.26 | 4.78 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,200 | 42.88 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $3,700 | 24.45 | 6.61 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $3,800 | 22.54 | 5.93 |
| Kyle Anderson | MEM | $4,000 | 22.44 | 5.61 |
| Shelvin Mack | MEM | $4,200 | 23.53 | 5.60 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,200 | 42.39 | 5.17 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,500 | 31.85 | 4.25 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $6,100 | 31.00 | 5.08 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,700 | 30.51 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $4,500 | 23.94 | 5.32 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $4,900 | 25.73 | 5.25 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,300 | 22.49 | 5.23 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $4,900 | 25.32 | 5.17 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,100 | 49.69 | 4.92 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,800 | 40.90 | 4.65 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $8,100 | 38.31 | 4.73 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,200 | 38.13 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Parker | CHI | $5,700 | 31.55 | 5.54 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,300 | 34.70 | 5.51 |
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $3,700 | 20.05 | 5.42 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,500 | 34.86 | 5.36 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,300 | 56.15 | 4.97 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,800 | 45.79 | 4.67 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,400 | 34.78 | 4.70 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,000 | 31.24 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfonzo McKinnie | GS | $3,300 | 19.49 | 5.91 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $4,800 | 26.13 | 5.44 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $4,000 | 21.26 | 5.31 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,000 | 31.24 | 5.21 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,400 | 46.59 | 4.96 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,600 | 44.91 | 5.22 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,500 | 42.92 | 5.05 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,700 | 42.02 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boban Marjanovic | LAC | $4,500 | 31.86 | 7.08 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,300 | 24.08 | 5.60 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,300 | 27.84 | 5.25 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,600 | 44.91 | 5.22 |
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.