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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 | Quinn Cook |
| SG | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Clint Capela |
| G | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
| F | Julius Randle |
| Util | Landry Shamet |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 302.25 |
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 | $9,600 | 51.99 | 5.42 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,100 | 45.05 | 4.95 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,800 | 44.67 | 5.08 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,100 | 42.42 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Cook | GS | $4,200 | 28.10 | 6.69 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $3,800 | 23.68 | 6.23 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $5,100 | 29.61 | 5.81 |
| Markelle Fultz | PHI | $4,400 | 24.76 | 5.63 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,800 | 49.07 | 5.58 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,400 | 43.75 | 4.65 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,500 | 37.65 | 5.02 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,000 | 37.16 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,800 | 49.07 | 5.58 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,200 | 28.51 | 5.48 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,300 | 23.00 | 5.35 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,000 | 37.16 | 5.31 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 55.92 | 5.23 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,900 | 55.24 | 5.07 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 52.62 | 4.70 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,200 | 44.22 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,300 | 30.83 | 5.82 |
| Wesley Johnson | NOP | $3,000 | 15.79 | 5.26 |
| Jabari Parker | CHI | $5,900 | 31.01 | 5.26 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 55.92 | 5.23 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,800 | 59.34 | 5.03 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 41.57 | 5.20 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $6,200 | 35.47 | 5.72 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,200 | 30.45 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $6,200 | 35.47 | 5.72 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $4,600 | 25.29 | 5.50 |
| Jordan Bell | GS | $4,000 | 21.98 | 5.49 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,700 | 20.24 | 5.47 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,500 | 50.51 | 4.81 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,200 | 41.43 | 5.05 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,500 | 37.88 | 5.83 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,200 | 37.88 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Howard | WAS | $6,100 | 35.98 | 5.90 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,500 | 37.88 | 5.83 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,400 | 23.82 | 5.41 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,200 | 27.82 | 5.35 |
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.