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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 | Chris Paul |
| SG | Wesley Matthews |
| SF | Derrick Jones Jr. |
| PF | Montrezl Harrell |
| C | Clint Capela |
| G | James Harden |
| F | P.J. Tucker |
| Util | Brandon Knight |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 265.47 |
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 | $11,600 | 55.14 | 4.75 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,200 | 38.21 | 4.66 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $5,900 | 26.10 | 4.42 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,100 | 24.83 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,100 | 24.83 | 4.87 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 55.14 | 4.75 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,200 | 38.21 | 4.66 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,500 | 20.70 | 4.60 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,400 | 36.32 | 4.32 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,800 | 34.63 | 5.09 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,800 | 23.78 | 4.95 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,600 | 22.99 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,800 | 34.63 | 5.09 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,600 | 22.99 | 5.00 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,800 | 23.78 | 4.95 |
| Rodney McGruder | MIA | $3,800 | 18.24 | 4.80 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,800 | 36.18 | 4.64 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,600 | 31.69 | 4.80 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,000 | 29.43 | 4.90 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | MIA | $4,400 | 23.94 | 5.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Jones Jr. | MIA | $4,400 | 23.94 | 5.44 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $3,700 | 19.09 | 5.16 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,000 | 29.43 | 4.90 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,600 | 31.69 | 4.80 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $5,800 | 28.81 | 4.97 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,700 | 22.63 | 4.81 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $5,000 | 20.97 | 4.19 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $3,600 | 16.72 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $5,800 | 28.81 | 4.97 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,700 | 22.63 | 4.81 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $3,600 | 16.72 | 4.64 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $5,000 | 20.97 | 4.19 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,000 | 38.25 | 4.78 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,400 | 35.11 | 4.74 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,000 | 34.81 | 4.97 |
| Marcin Gortat | LAC | $3,400 | 14.29 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,000 | 34.81 | 4.97 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,000 | 38.25 | 4.78 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,400 | 35.11 | 4.74 |
| Marcin Gortat | LAC | $3,400 | 14.29 | 4.20 |
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.