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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 | Devin Booker |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | T.J. Warren |
| PF | Al Horford |
| C | Steven Adams |
| G | James Harden |
| F | Danilo Gallinari |
| Util | Donte DiVincenzo |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 284.22 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,100 | 53.65 | 5.31 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,300 | 49.94 | 4.85 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,100 | 43.90 | 4.82 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,200 | 41.35 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $3,800 | 21.70 | 5.71 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $3,600 | 20.41 | 5.67 |
| Isaiah Canaan | PHO | $3,900 | 21.82 | 5.59 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $7,000 | 38.16 | 5.45 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,700 | 36.25 | 5.41 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,000 | 30.23 | 5.04 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,800 | 24.26 | 5.05 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,100 | 23.76 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,700 | 36.25 | 5.41 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,800 | 24.26 | 5.05 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,000 | 30.23 | 5.04 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $3,500 | 16.77 | 4.79 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 53.45 | 4.86 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 49.33 | 4.84 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,900 | 43.84 | 4.93 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,100 | 34.74 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $4,100 | 23.44 | 5.72 |
| Jonas Jerebko | GS | $3,600 | 18.85 | 5.24 |
| Alfonzo McKinnie | GS | $3,800 | 19.73 | 5.19 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,700 | 24.14 | 5.14 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,300 | 33.10 | 5.25 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $5,600 | 28.02 | 5.00 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $4,300 | 21.88 | 5.09 |
| Jordan Bell | GS | $3,900 | 19.00 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,300 | 33.10 | 5.25 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,500 | 18.08 | 5.17 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $4,300 | 21.88 | 5.09 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $5,600 | 28.02 | 5.00 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $6,800 | 36.58 | 5.38 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,900 | 36.03 | 5.22 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,600 | 35.58 | 5.39 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,800 | 33.72 | 5.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,800 | 33.72 | 5.81 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,600 | 35.58 | 5.39 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $6,800 | 36.58 | 5.38 |
| Boban Marjanovic | LAC | $5,400 | 28.79 | 5.33 |
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.