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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 | Dennis Schroder |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Stanley Johnson |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Josh Richardson |
| F | Danilo Gallinari |
| Util | Jon Leuer |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 292.36 |
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 | 57.29 | 5.07 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,000 | 40.75 | 4.53 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $7,600 | 37.06 | 4.88 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,300 | 35.48 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $4,800 | 26.96 | 5.62 |
| Monte Morris | DEN | $3,800 | 21.08 | 5.55 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,000 | 26.89 | 5.38 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $3,500 | 17.89 | 5.11 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,300 | 42.35 | 5.10 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,700 | 32.39 | 4.83 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,800 | 29.75 | 5.13 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $6,200 | 28.00 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Belinelli | SAS | $3,200 | 17.21 | 5.38 |
| Luke Kennard | DET | $3,300 | 17.16 | 5.20 |
| Torrey Craig | DEN | $4,000 | 20.58 | 5.15 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,800 | 29.75 | 5.13 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $9,800 | 45.92 | 4.69 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,400 | 35.92 | 4.85 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,100 | 35.22 | 4.96 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,000 | 29.14 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $3,100 | 17.72 | 5.72 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,100 | 35.22 | 4.96 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,000 | 29.14 | 4.86 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,400 | 35.92 | 4.85 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,200 | 37.60 | 5.22 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,300 | 31.99 | 5.08 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,500 | 31.64 | 4.87 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,100 | 26.70 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Leuer | DET | $3,100 | 16.47 | 5.31 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,200 | 37.60 | 5.22 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $3,900 | 20.16 | 5.17 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $4,800 | 24.64 | 5.13 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,500 | 51.38 | 4.89 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,100 | 44.15 | 4.85 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,000 | 33.85 | 4.84 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $6,800 | 33.62 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $6,800 | 33.62 | 4.94 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,500 | 51.38 | 4.89 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,100 | 44.15 | 4.85 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,000 | 33.85 | 4.84 |
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.