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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 | Ricky Rubio |
| SG | JJ Redick |
| SF | P.J. Tucker |
| PF | Noah Vonleh |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | James Harden |
| F | Draymond Green |
| Util | Moe Harkless |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 311.65 |
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 | 59.04 | 5.42 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,300 | 54.80 | 5.32 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 47.04 | 5.23 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,100 | 45.39 | 5.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,400 | 32.58 | 6.03 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $4,900 | 27.83 | 5.68 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,400 | 24.83 | 5.64 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,100 | 45.39 | 5.60 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,000 | 37.76 | 5.39 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,500 | 34.66 | 5.33 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,700 | 33.35 | 4.98 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,600 | 33.18 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,800 | 31.45 | 5.42 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,000 | 37.76 | 5.39 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,100 | 27.22 | 5.34 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,500 | 34.66 | 5.33 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 56.00 | 5.23 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,100 | 53.13 | 5.26 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,300 | 49.08 | 5.28 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,700 | 45.77 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $3,900 | 22.76 | 5.84 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $4,300 | 24.50 | 5.70 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,000 | 27.32 | 5.46 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,000 | 31.84 | 5.31 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,300 | 34.66 | 5.50 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,200 | 31.09 | 5.98 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,900 | 25.81 | 5.27 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $4,500 | 25.45 | 5.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,200 | 31.09 | 5.98 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $4,500 | 25.45 | 5.66 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,300 | 34.66 | 5.50 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,900 | 25.81 | 5.27 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,500 | 51.28 | 5.40 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,400 | 38.89 | 5.25 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,100 | 35.77 | 5.86 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,200 | 35.20 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,300 | 25.51 | 5.93 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,100 | 35.77 | 5.86 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,500 | 51.28 | 5.40 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,400 | 38.89 | 5.25 |
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.