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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 | James Harden |
| SG | Torrey Craig |
| SF | Josh Jackson |
| PF | Mike Muscala |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Dennis Schroder |
| F | Kevin Durant |
| Util | Marcin Gortat |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 310.15 |
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 | 60.39 | 5.21 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,100 | 52.84 | 4.76 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 48.66 | 5.12 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,800 | 44.14 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,400 | 30.22 | 5.60 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,400 | 29.97 | 5.55 |
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $4,100 | 22.35 | 5.45 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,800 | 35.80 | 5.26 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,300 | 42.15 | 5.08 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,700 | 38.20 | 4.96 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,400 | 37.12 | 5.02 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,100 | 36.59 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrey Craig | DEN | $2,800 | 17.13 | 6.12 |
| Sterling Brown | MIL | $3,200 | 17.79 | 5.56 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,500 | 34.39 | 5.29 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,400 | 33.73 | 5.27 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,900 | 53.55 | 4.91 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,200 | 47.47 | 5.16 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,400 | 44.82 | 4.77 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $9,200 | 36.21 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,000 | 26.73 | 5.35 |
| Trevor Ariza | WAS | $5,300 | 27.99 | 5.28 |
| OG Anunoby | TOR | $3,500 | 18.28 | 5.22 |
| Danuel House Jr. | HOU | $3,700 | 19.21 | 5.19 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,600 | 39.22 | 5.16 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,000 | 33.01 | 5.50 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,300 | 32.67 | 5.19 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $8,000 | 29.44 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $3,600 | 23.11 | 6.42 |
| Jonas Jerebko | GS | $3,500 | 19.51 | 5.58 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,000 | 33.01 | 5.50 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,300 | 32.67 | 5.19 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 52.73 | 4.39 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,600 | 52.55 | 5.47 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,800 | 40.17 | 5.15 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,500 | 35.63 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,400 | 24.11 | 5.48 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,600 | 52.55 | 5.47 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $6,600 | 34.56 | 5.24 |
| Marcin Gortat | LAC | $2,600 | 13.51 | 5.19 |
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.