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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 | Tomas Satoransky |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Trevor Ariza |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Shabazz Napier |
| F | Anthony Davis |
| Util | Davis Bertans |
| Salary | $49,100 |
| Expected Points | 303.54 |
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 | $11,400 | 58.87 | 5.16 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 46.52 | 5.00 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,300 | 43.85 | 5.28 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,700 | 43.59 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $3,300 | 28.38 | 8.60 |
| Shabazz Napier | BKN | $1,200 | 10.18 | 8.48 |
| Austin Rivers | HOU | $3,800 | 20.39 | 5.37 |
| Kyle Anderson | MEM | $4,600 | 24.67 | 5.36 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 42.60 | 5.39 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,500 | 40.78 | 4.80 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,800 | 35.17 | 4.00 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,000 | 33.11 | 5.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Brown | MIL | $1,600 | 10.40 | 6.50 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $3,900 | 22.68 | 5.82 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,300 | 30.60 | 5.77 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $3,900 | 22.28 | 5.71 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $13,400 | 54.88 | 4.10 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 51.10 | 5.27 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,400 | 36.89 | 4.98 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,400 | 33.01 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Dudley | BKN | $2,200 | 16.96 | 7.71 |
| Jeff Green | WAS | $3,900 | 25.71 | 6.59 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $4,300 | 24.46 | 5.69 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,100 | 28.94 | 5.67 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,200 | 60.95 | 5.44 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,800 | 40.22 | 5.16 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,100 | 37.79 | 5.32 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,700 | 37.45 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thon Maker | MIL | $1,800 | 11.18 | 6.21 |
| Thomas Bryant | WAS | $3,900 | 24.03 | 6.16 |
| Luke Kornet | NYK | $4,200 | 24.82 | 5.91 |
| Kenneth Faried | BKN | $1,000 | 5.74 | 5.74 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,500 | 47.06 | 4.95 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,000 | 39.64 | 4.96 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,200 | 39.38 | 4.80 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,600 | 38.75 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | ATL | $4,100 | 26.22 | 6.39 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,300 | 23.35 | 5.43 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,000 | 36.58 | 5.23 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,600 | 38.75 | 5.10 |
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.