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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 | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Lance Stephenson |
| SF | Aaron Gordon |
| PF | Wendell Carter Jr. |
| C | Bismack Biyombo |
| G | Bradley Beal |
| F | Domantas Sabonis |
| Util | Cory Joseph |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 270.54 |
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 | $11,100 | 56.72 | 5.11 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,900 | 44.17 | 4.96 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,200 | 44.01 | 4.78 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,500 | 42.04 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,300 | 29.72 | 5.61 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHO | $3,700 | 20.08 | 5.43 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $6,700 | 36.00 | 5.37 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $6,400 | 34.02 | 5.32 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,000 | 44.94 | 4.99 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,000 | 34.38 | 4.91 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,100 | 31.10 | 5.10 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $5,300 | 29.84 | 5.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | LAL | $3,800 | 24.10 | 6.34 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $5,300 | 29.84 | 5.63 |
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $3,700 | 19.87 | 5.37 |
| Kevin Huerter | ATL | $4,300 | 22.70 | 5.28 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $10,300 | 45.00 | 4.37 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,000 | 35.12 | 5.02 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,200 | 34.37 | 4.77 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,100 | 33.88 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $3,700 | 19.80 | 5.35 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,000 | 25.48 | 5.10 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,000 | 35.12 | 5.02 |
| Rodions Kurucs | BKN | $3,900 | 19.46 | 4.99 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,800 | 38.53 | 5.67 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,100 | 35.03 | 4.93 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,800 | 33.79 | 4.97 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,500 | 33.11 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,800 | 38.53 | 5.67 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $4,600 | 25.70 | 5.59 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $4,600 | 23.71 | 5.15 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,500 | 33.11 | 5.09 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,300 | 51.07 | 4.96 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,500 | 47.33 | 4.98 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,800 | 38.45 | 4.93 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,700 | 35.19 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismack Biyombo | CHA | $3,400 | 22.47 | 6.61 |
| Guillermo Hernangómez | CHA | $4,100 | 23.89 | 5.83 |
| Ed Davis | BKN | $3,700 | 20.34 | 5.50 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,800 | 31.12 | 5.36 |
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.