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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 | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Tyreke Evans |
| SF | T.J. Warren |
| PF | Dewayne Dedmon |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Klay Thompson |
| F | Nikola Mirotic |
| Util | Antonio Blakeney |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 317.62 |
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 | $10,700 | 56.34 | 5.27 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,900 | 55.13 | 5.06 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,200 | 46.86 | 5.71 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,800 | 45.79 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,200 | 46.86 | 5.71 |
| Antonio Blakeney | CHI | $3,200 | 18.11 | 5.66 |
| Kyle Anderson | MEM | $4,500 | 24.90 | 5.53 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $6,400 | 35.28 | 5.51 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,400 | 40.01 | 4.76 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 37.97 | 5.75 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $7,300 | 37.02 | 5.07 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,100 | 35.48 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 37.97 | 5.75 |
| David Nwaba | CLE | $3,600 | 20.12 | 5.59 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $4,600 | 25.66 | 5.58 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,600 | 25.22 | 5.48 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 56.50 | 5.04 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,600 | 54.10 | 4.66 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,600 | 52.76 | 4.98 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,900 | 46.08 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $3,600 | 20.41 | 5.67 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,900 | 38.78 | 5.62 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $4,300 | 23.61 | 5.49 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,700 | 36.67 | 5.47 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,400 | 57.16 | 5.01 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,500 | 44.63 | 4.70 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,700 | 37.25 | 4.84 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,000 | 34.94 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $4,200 | 25.99 | 6.19 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,500 | 25.90 | 5.75 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $4,100 | 22.98 | 5.60 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,300 | 34.24 | 5.43 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,800 | 55.59 | 5.15 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,800 | 50.99 | 5.79 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,700 | 46.27 | 4.77 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,400 | 45.95 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,800 | 50.99 | 5.79 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,600 | 32.44 | 5.79 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,700 | 37.87 | 5.65 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,100 | 22.96 | 5.60 |
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.