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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 | Malik Beasley |
| SG | Furkan Korkmaz |
| SF | Cedi Osman |
| PF | Domantas Sabonis |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Josh Jackson |
| Util | Vince Carter |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 302.79 |
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 | $11,200 | 57.57 | 5.14 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 47.93 | 4.79 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,100 | 43.52 | 4.78 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,400 | 43.38 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Beasley | DEN | $3,800 | 23.20 | 6.11 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $5,000 | 29.01 | 5.80 |
| Monte Morris | DEN | $3,800 | 21.99 | 5.79 |
| Jeremy Lin | ATL | $4,100 | 23.11 | 5.64 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,900 | 43.88 | 4.93 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,500 | 34.62 | 4.62 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,400 | 32.90 | 4.45 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 32.57 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furkan Korkmaz | PHI | $3,800 | 24.14 | 6.35 |
| Daniel Hamilton | ATL | $3,600 | 21.25 | 5.90 |
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $4,600 | 24.73 | 5.38 |
| Torrey Craig | DEN | $3,500 | 18.23 | 5.21 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,600 | 47.46 | 4.94 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,100 | 47.38 | 4.69 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,300 | 46.86 | 4.55 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,300 | 34.97 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,900 | 28.12 | 5.74 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $5,600 | 29.59 | 5.28 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $4,400 | 22.86 | 5.19 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,300 | 26.64 | 5.03 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,400 | 38.96 | 5.27 |
| John Collins | ATL | $6,900 | 35.89 | 5.20 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,200 | 34.68 | 4.82 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,800 | 30.99 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,800 | 30.99 | 5.34 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,400 | 38.96 | 5.27 |
| John Collins | ATL | $6,900 | 35.89 | 5.20 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $4,800 | 24.88 | 5.18 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 53.97 | 4.91 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,500 | 49.84 | 4.75 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,800 | 49.61 | 5.06 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $8,100 | 39.29 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Hernangómez | CHA | $4,400 | 25.44 | 5.78 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $5,500 | 30.75 | 5.59 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $4,400 | 24.20 | 5.50 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,300 | 33.60 | 5.33 |
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.