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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 | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | Tobias Harris |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | J.J. Barea |
| F | Caris LeVert |
| Util | Tyler Johnson |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 316.43 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $8,600 | 47.61 | 5.54 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,000 | 46.25 | 5.14 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,400 | 43.54 | 5.18 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,300 | 42.53 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $4,200 | 28.68 | 6.83 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,000 | 26.03 | 6.51 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $4,100 | 25.84 | 6.30 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $4,500 | 28.10 | 6.24 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,700 | 44.40 | 5.10 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,300 | 41.78 | 4.49 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,100 | 38.38 | 5.40 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,600 | 34.26 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,100 | 38.38 | 5.40 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,300 | 22.79 | 5.30 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $5,000 | 26.09 | 5.22 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,800 | 19.76 | 5.20 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,000 | 51.89 | 4.72 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,700 | 46.21 | 4.76 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,000 | 38.82 | 5.55 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $6,400 | 36.03 | 5.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,000 | 29.85 | 5.97 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $5,600 | 32.46 | 5.80 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $6,400 | 36.03 | 5.63 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,000 | 38.82 | 5.55 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,600 | 54.25 | 4.68 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 39.50 | 4.88 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $6,600 | 38.19 | 5.79 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 30.20 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $4,200 | 26.79 | 6.38 |
| Ed Davis | BKN | $3,700 | 21.59 | 5.83 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $6,600 | 38.19 | 5.79 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,300 | 22.30 | 5.18 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,900 | 52.14 | 5.86 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,100 | 51.09 | 5.06 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,100 | 42.21 | 5.94 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,500 | 41.52 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,100 | 42.21 | 5.94 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,900 | 52.14 | 5.86 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,000 | 40.84 | 5.83 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,200 | 35.65 | 5.75 |
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.