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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 | Zach LaVine |
| SG | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| SF | Jayson Tatum |
| PF | Thomas Bryant |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Damian Lillard |
| F | Daniel Theis |
| Util | Chandler Hutchison |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 302.69 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,300 | 56.19 | 4.97 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,600 | 44.65 | 5.19 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $9,000 | 43.24 | 4.80 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,800 | 42.31 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $6,300 | 35.56 | 5.64 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,300 | 24.19 | 5.62 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHO | $3,700 | 20.67 | 5.59 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,800 | 37.28 | 5.48 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,200 | 43.10 | 4.68 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $7,400 | 35.31 | 4.77 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,300 | 34.29 | 4.70 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,900 | 33.42 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Okogie | MIN | $3,900 | 21.50 | 5.51 |
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $4,200 | 22.67 | 5.40 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,200 | 22.43 | 5.34 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $4,900 | 25.52 | 5.21 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 56.19 | 4.80 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,700 | 46.47 | 4.79 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,100 | 35.68 | 5.03 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,100 | 35.09 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Hutchison | CHI | $3,000 | 16.68 | 5.56 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,300 | 33.39 | 5.30 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $4,500 | 23.71 | 5.27 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,100 | 21.52 | 5.25 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $7,500 | 36.17 | 4.82 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,500 | 35.32 | 5.43 |
| Thomas Bryant | WAS | $6,000 | 33.93 | 5.66 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,200 | 31.42 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Theis | BOS | $3,500 | 19.81 | 5.66 |
| Thomas Bryant | WAS | $6,000 | 33.93 | 5.66 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,500 | 35.32 | 5.43 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | CHI | $4,900 | 25.76 | 5.26 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,900 | 52.17 | 5.27 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,300 | 46.57 | 5.01 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,100 | 41.65 | 5.14 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,800 | 40.55 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,200 | 28.25 | 5.43 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $5,200 | 27.93 | 5.37 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $6,400 | 34.27 | 5.35 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $6,800 | 35.94 | 5.29 |
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.