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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 | D’Angelo Russell |
| SG | Josh Richardson |
| SF | Aaron Gordon |
| PF | Jonathan Isaac |
| C | Enes Kanter |
| G | John Wall |
| F | Montrezl Harrell |
| Util | Austin Rivers |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 278.18 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 45.01 | 4.64 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,000 | 43.34 | 4.82 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,700 | 38.58 | 5.01 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,300 | 36.46 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $5,500 | 30.08 | 5.47 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,300 | 23.54 | 5.47 |
| Trey Burke | NYK | $4,200 | 22.38 | 5.33 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $4,500 | 23.33 | 5.18 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,500 | 43.27 | 4.55 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,800 | 37.09 | 4.76 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,100 | 35.86 | 5.05 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $7,200 | 34.19 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney McGruder | MIA | $4,800 | 26.03 | 5.42 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,600 | 24.89 | 5.41 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $3,300 | 17.53 | 5.31 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $3,800 | 19.60 | 5.16 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,600 | 36.81 | 4.84 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,900 | 36.32 | 5.26 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $5,900 | 31.06 | 5.26 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,700 | 26.35 | 5.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,700 | 26.35 | 5.61 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,900 | 36.32 | 5.26 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $5,900 | 31.06 | 5.26 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,600 | 36.81 | 4.84 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,600 | 34.98 | 5.30 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,000 | 29.33 | 4.89 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,400 | 29.08 | 4.54 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $3,900 | 22.06 | 5.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $3,500 | 19.84 | 5.67 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $3,900 | 22.06 | 5.66 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,600 | 34.98 | 5.30 |
| Jake Layman | POR | $3,100 | 15.53 | 5.01 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,300 | 41.47 | 5.00 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,000 | 39.82 | 4.98 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,400 | 36.83 | 4.98 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,300 | 35.69 | 5.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,300 | 35.69 | 5.66 |
| Thomas Bryant | WAS | $3,200 | 17.99 | 5.62 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,700 | 29.38 | 5.15 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,300 | 41.47 | 5.00 |
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.