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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 | De’Anthony Melton |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Danilo Gallinari |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Clint Capela |
| G | Fred VanVleet |
| F | Montrezl Harrell |
| Util | Nene Hilario |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 275.56 |
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 | $10,700 | 53.68 | 5.02 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 45.59 | 4.70 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,800 | 39.15 | 5.02 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,200 | 39.12 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Anthony Melton | PHO | $4,300 | 28.13 | 6.54 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,400 | 25.70 | 5.84 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $3,600 | 20.40 | 5.67 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,200 | 39.12 | 5.43 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,200 | 42.65 | 4.64 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,500 | 26.23 | 5.83 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,600 | 23.52 | 5.11 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $4,000 | 20.42 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,500 | 26.23 | 5.83 |
| Marco Belinelli | SAS | $3,500 | 18.70 | 5.34 |
| Avery Bradley | LAC | $3,700 | 19.77 | 5.34 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,600 | 23.52 | 5.11 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,400 | 38.00 | 5.13 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,500 | 33.22 | 5.11 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,400 | 29.03 | 4.54 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,000 | 27.87 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 20.84 | 5.21 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,700 | 24.20 | 5.15 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,400 | 38.00 | 5.13 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,500 | 33.22 | 5.11 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 38.76 | 4.79 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,600 | 31.80 | 4.82 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,300 | 30.07 | 4.77 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,200 | 29.04 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richaun Holmes | PHO | $4,100 | 19.96 | 4.87 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,600 | 31.80 | 4.82 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 38.76 | 4.79 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,300 | 30.07 | 4.77 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,700 | 37.65 | 4.89 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,500 | 36.95 | 4.93 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $6,700 | 31.18 | 4.65 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $4,800 | 23.97 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $4,800 | 23.97 | 4.99 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,500 | 36.95 | 4.93 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,700 | 37.65 | 4.89 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $6,700 | 31.18 | 4.65 |
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.