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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 | Tyreke Evans |
| SF | Aaron Gordon |
| PF | Davis Bertans |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| G | Terrence Ross |
| F | Julius Randle |
| Util | Jerian Grant |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 300.96 |
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 | 59.81 | 5.25 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,000 | 54.22 | 4.93 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,600 | 47.34 | 4.93 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,900 | 44.53 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $4,200 | 23.18 | 5.52 |
| Jeremy Lin | ATL | $4,000 | 21.87 | 5.47 |
| Austin Rivers | HOU | $4,900 | 26.52 | 5.41 |
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $5,000 | 26.81 | 5.36 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,200 | 40.74 | 4.97 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,100 | 36.30 | 4.48 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,200 | 31.47 | 5.08 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $6,300 | 31.39 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $3,800 | 22.55 | 5.93 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $3,900 | 22.69 | 5.82 |
| Gerald Green | HOU | $3,700 | 21.22 | 5.74 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,300 | 23.93 | 5.56 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 47.96 | 4.94 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,400 | 45.20 | 4.81 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,500 | 35.51 | 5.46 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,600 | 32.24 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $3,700 | 20.22 | 5.46 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,500 | 35.51 | 5.46 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,100 | 22.24 | 5.42 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $3,400 | 17.99 | 5.29 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,900 | 43.51 | 5.51 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,700 | 39.40 | 5.12 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,500 | 38.55 | 5.14 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,000 | 34.84 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $3,400 | 21.31 | 6.27 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,900 | 43.51 | 5.51 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,400 | 34.49 | 5.39 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,700 | 19.30 | 5.22 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,800 | 47.79 | 4.88 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,300 | 46.83 | 5.04 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,300 | 38.15 | 5.23 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,400 | 38.04 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $6,100 | 35.74 | 5.86 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $4,400 | 25.15 | 5.71 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $3,300 | 18.85 | 5.71 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,200 | 37.98 | 5.27 |
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.