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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 | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Bogdan Bogdanovic |
| SF | Nemanja Bjelica |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| C | Enes Kanter |
| G | Derrick Rose |
| F | Mike Muscala |
| Util | Tony Snell |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 302.18 |
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 | 57.79 | 5.16 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,900 | 50.88 | 4.67 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 44.92 | 5.10 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,900 | 44.54 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Rose | MIN | $6,300 | 36.62 | 5.81 |
| Kyle Anderson | MEM | $4,300 | 24.31 | 5.65 |
| Jamal Crawford | PHO | $3,500 | 19.22 | 5.49 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,600 | 29.42 | 5.25 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,100 | 42.18 | 5.21 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,400 | 37.75 | 5.10 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,200 | 34.64 | 5.59 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,400 | 32.96 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,200 | 34.64 | 5.59 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,800 | 31.49 | 5.43 |
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $3,900 | 21.10 | 5.41 |
| Luke Kennard | DET | $3,500 | 18.77 | 5.36 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 54.59 | 4.83 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 46.41 | 4.78 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,500 | 43.96 | 4.63 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,200 | 35.18 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $4,400 | 29.90 | 6.80 |
| Robert Covington | MIN | $5,200 | 28.88 | 5.55 |
| Wilson Chandler | PHI | $3,700 | 20.50 | 5.54 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,700 | 25.53 | 5.43 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,000 | 48.36 | 5.37 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 37.64 | 4.70 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,500 | 33.86 | 5.21 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,700 | 31.02 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | MIN | $4,900 | 28.32 | 5.78 |
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $3,500 | 19.70 | 5.63 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,000 | 48.36 | 5.37 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,500 | 29.53 | 5.37 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,600 | 51.19 | 4.83 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,000 | 50.11 | 5.01 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,300 | 47.58 | 5.12 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,700 | 39.16 | 5.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,700 | 39.16 | 5.84 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,100 | 27.17 | 5.33 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,900 | 35.93 | 5.21 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,400 | 33.09 | 5.17 |
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.