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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 | Austin Rivers |
| SG | Kelly Oubre Jr. |
| SF | Otto Porter Jr. |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Tomas Satoransky |
| F | Julius Randle |
| Util | Devin Harris |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 317.08 |
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 | $11,200 | 55.23 | 4.93 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,700 | 47.97 | 4.95 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,100 | 43.15 | 4.74 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,100 | 40.98 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rivers | WAS | $3,400 | 23.41 | 6.89 |
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $3,700 | 23.81 | 6.44 |
| Alec Burks | CLE | $4,000 | 23.43 | 5.86 |
| Tim Frazier | NOP | $4,500 | 25.62 | 5.69 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,400 | 42.38 | 5.05 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,900 | 41.17 | 4.63 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $6,900 | 35.49 | 5.14 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,100 | 31.89 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,400 | 25.83 | 5.87 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,600 | 26.64 | 5.79 |
| Kevin Huerter | ATL | $3,700 | 20.62 | 5.57 |
| Rodney Hood | CLE | $4,400 | 24.46 | 5.56 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 58.45 | 5.04 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,500 | 53.01 | 5.05 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,400 | 49.97 | 4.80 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,300 | 47.29 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $3,700 | 21.43 | 5.79 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $4,500 | 24.82 | 5.52 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $6,100 | 33.37 | 5.47 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,800 | 36.04 | 5.30 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 59.97 | 5.21 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,000 | 43.51 | 4.83 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,100 | 42.84 | 6.03 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,800 | 39.75 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $3,900 | 24.62 | 6.31 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,100 | 42.84 | 6.03 |
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $3,500 | 18.92 | 5.40 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $4,200 | 22.00 | 5.24 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,300 | 53.52 | 5.20 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,200 | 46.26 | 5.03 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,500 | 46.02 | 4.84 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,800 | 45.15 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,000 | 22.49 | 5.62 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $6,900 | 38.12 | 5.52 |
| John Collins | ATL | $6,300 | 34.40 | 5.46 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,600 | 45.06 | 5.24 |
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.