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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 | T.J. Warren |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| G | Wesley Matthews |
| F | Danilo Gallinari |
| Util | Jerian Grant |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 298.74 |
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 | $10,900 | 55.01 | 5.05 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,600 | 40.92 | 4.76 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,400 | 34.02 | 4.60 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $5,600 | 30.29 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Anthony Melton | PHO | $4,900 | 29.59 | 6.04 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $5,600 | 30.29 | 5.41 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $4,700 | 24.89 | 5.30 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,000 | 21.13 | 5.28 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,500 | 42.63 | 5.01 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $7,700 | 32.85 | 4.27 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,700 | 27.91 | 4.90 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,800 | 27.15 | 5.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,800 | 27.15 | 5.66 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,600 | 24.12 | 5.24 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $5,100 | 25.67 | 5.03 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,500 | 42.63 | 5.01 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,000 | 52.22 | 4.75 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,800 | 37.49 | 4.81 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,300 | 37.17 | 5.09 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,600 | 34.51 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,800 | 34.09 | 5.88 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,600 | 34.20 | 5.18 |
| Trevor Ariza | PHO | $5,000 | 25.50 | 5.10 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,300 | 37.17 | 5.09 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,500 | 39.43 | 5.26 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,500 | 31.09 | 4.78 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,000 | 28.09 | 4.68 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,300 | 24.92 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,500 | 39.43 | 5.26 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHO | $3,800 | 18.63 | 4.90 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,500 | 31.09 | 4.78 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,300 | 24.92 | 4.70 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,900 | 47.34 | 5.32 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,200 | 39.02 | 4.76 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,200 | 36.49 | 5.07 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,000 | 35.84 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,900 | 47.34 | 5.32 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $4,500 | 23.86 | 5.30 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,000 | 35.84 | 5.12 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,200 | 36.49 | 5.07 |
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.