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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 | Elie Okobo |
| SG | Tyreke Evans |
| SF | Josh Jackson |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| G | Damian Lillard |
| F | Jae Crowder |
| Util | Patty Mills |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 284.49 |
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 | $9,800 | 47.85 | 4.88 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,400 | 40.03 | 4.77 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,900 | 37.97 | 4.81 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,100 | 36.26 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elie Okobo | PHO | $4,400 | 25.41 | 5.78 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,500 | 24.68 | 5.49 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,200 | 33.31 | 5.37 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $4,100 | 21.02 | 5.13 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,300 | 37.89 | 4.57 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,000 | 33.15 | 4.74 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,000 | 30.47 | 5.08 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,800 | 28.41 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $5,200 | 28.27 | 5.44 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,100 | 27.20 | 5.33 |
| Iman Shumpert | SAC | $3,700 | 18.89 | 5.10 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,700 | 23.92 | 5.09 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,900 | 35.01 | 5.07 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,300 | 32.31 | 6.10 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,600 | 30.55 | 4.63 |
| Jabari Parker | CHI | $6,700 | 29.25 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,300 | 32.31 | 6.10 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $3,800 | 21.58 | 5.68 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $3,900 | 21.27 | 5.45 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $5,000 | 26.02 | 5.20 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,600 | 40.33 | 5.31 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,200 | 34.07 | 4.73 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $5,400 | 26.09 | 4.83 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,400 | 21.86 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richaun Holmes | PHO | $3,800 | 20.85 | 5.49 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,600 | 40.33 | 5.31 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,400 | 21.86 | 4.97 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $5,400 | 26.09 | 4.83 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,000 | 42.15 | 4.68 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,600 | 39.35 | 4.58 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,700 | 38.08 | 4.95 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $6,500 | 36.24 | 5.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $6,500 | 36.24 | 5.57 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | CHI | $4,800 | 25.06 | 5.22 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,400 | 33.32 | 5.21 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,700 | 38.08 | 4.95 |
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.