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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 | Jrue Holiday |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Al Horford |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| G | Jonathon Simmons |
| F | Jabari Parker |
| Util | Aron Baynes |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 308.98 |
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 | $11,400 | 59.70 | 5.24 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,400 | 46.09 | 4.90 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,700 | 43.85 | 5.04 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,300 | 43.01 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $3,800 | 22.13 | 5.82 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,100 | 23.43 | 5.71 |
| Ryan Arcidiacono | CHI | $3,600 | 20.14 | 5.59 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $5,400 | 29.03 | 5.38 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,600 | 42.98 | 5.00 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,400 | 38.58 | 5.21 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,300 | 37.21 | 5.10 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 35.47 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,800 | 30.58 | 6.37 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $3,200 | 19.66 | 6.14 |
| Rodney Hood | CLE | $4,200 | 25.48 | 6.07 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $4,800 | 27.25 | 5.68 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,900 | 57.95 | 5.32 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 57.22 | 4.93 |
| Jabari Parker | CHI | $6,300 | 36.37 | 5.77 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,900 | 36.30 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $4,400 | 25.68 | 5.84 |
| Jabari Parker | CHI | $6,300 | 36.37 | 5.77 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $4,100 | 23.17 | 5.65 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,200 | 23.21 | 5.53 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,200 | 59.16 | 5.28 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 41.05 | 5.07 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,600 | 34.74 | 4.57 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,800 | 32.27 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $5,400 | 31.57 | 5.85 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,200 | 59.16 | 5.28 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,000 | 26.30 | 5.26 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 41.05 | 5.07 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,000 | 46.20 | 4.62 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,800 | 44.92 | 5.76 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,900 | 37.89 | 4.80 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,100 | 37.40 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,800 | 44.92 | 5.76 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,000 | 22.54 | 5.64 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $6,100 | 34.41 | 5.64 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,100 | 37.40 | 5.27 |
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.