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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 | George Hill |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Aaron Gordon |
| PF | Omari Spellman |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Jimmy Butler |
| F | Kevin Durant |
| Util | Wilson Chandler |
| Salary | $49,400 |
| Expected Points | 311.36 |
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 | $12,700 | 60.69 | 4.78 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 47.06 | 4.80 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,600 | 43.23 | 5.03 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,100 | 42.08 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Hill | MIL | $1,800 | 16.88 | 9.38 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $3,900 | 22.62 | 5.80 |
| Tyler Dorsey | ATL | $1,000 | 5.56 | 5.56 |
| Monte Morris | DEN | $4,200 | 22.80 | 5.43 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,800 | 45.50 | 5.17 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,300 | 37.73 | 5.17 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $9,000 | 37.36 | 4.15 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,200 | 34.66 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Snell | MIL | $1,000 | 8.65 | 8.65 |
| Gerald Green | HOU | $4,000 | 23.48 | 5.87 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,300 | 29.03 | 5.48 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,800 | 20.53 | 5.40 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $13,200 | 53.66 | 4.06 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 47.35 | 4.93 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,400 | 44.64 | 4.75 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,900 | 35.08 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Anderson | ATL | $1,000 | 8.56 | 8.56 |
| Vince Carter | ATL | $1,600 | 10.92 | 6.82 |
| Jeff Green | WAS | $4,800 | 26.99 | 5.62 |
| Mario Hezonja | NYK | $4,300 | 24.17 | 5.62 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $9,800 | 43.50 | 4.44 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,400 | 33.10 | 5.17 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,700 | 32.67 | 4.88 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,000 | 31.57 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omari Spellman | ATL | $1,000 | 12.97 | 12.97 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $4,000 | 22.61 | 5.65 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,000 | 31.57 | 5.26 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,400 | 33.10 | 5.17 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,800 | 58.09 | 5.38 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,200 | 51.26 | 5.03 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,700 | 45.44 | 5.22 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,800 | 41.56 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $6,800 | 37.10 | 5.46 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,800 | 58.09 | 5.38 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,800 | 41.56 | 5.33 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $5,000 | 26.18 | 5.24 |
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.