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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 | Terry Rozier |
| SG | Kyle Korver |
| SF | Gordon Hayward |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | D’Angelo Russell |
| F | Anthony Davis |
| Util | Brad Wanamaker |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 310.63 |
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 | $12,400 | 66.71 | 5.38 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 46.39 | 5.27 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $9,200 | 42.42 | 4.61 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,600 | 39.30 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $3,700 | 31.49 | 8.51 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,500 | 38.93 | 5.99 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $3,700 | 21.46 | 5.80 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $5,500 | 31.35 | 5.70 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,500 | 42.12 | 4.95 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,600 | 31.05 | 4.70 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,100 | 30.85 | 5.06 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,600 | 29.01 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,300 | 25.69 | 5.97 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,500 | 24.52 | 5.45 |
| Kyle Korver | UTA | $3,800 | 20.20 | 5.31 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,600 | 29.01 | 5.18 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,700 | 38.71 | 5.03 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,200 | 32.64 | 4.53 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,300 | 32.53 | 5.16 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,300 | 32.18 | 6.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,300 | 32.18 | 6.07 |
| Danuel House Jr. | HOU | $4,200 | 22.80 | 5.43 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,000 | 26.49 | 5.30 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,900 | 25.63 | 5.23 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,600 | 63.53 | 5.48 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,400 | 44.01 | 4.68 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 40.48 | 4.94 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,400 | 38.98 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,600 | 63.53 | 5.48 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,300 | 28.65 | 5.41 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,400 | 38.98 | 5.27 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,200 | 32.50 | 5.24 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,700 | 42.66 | 4.90 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,600 | 40.91 | 4.76 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,400 | 40.62 | 4.84 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,300 | 38.53 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nene Hilario | HOU | $3,100 | 17.59 | 5.67 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $3,100 | 17.35 | 5.60 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,300 | 38.53 | 5.28 |
| Ed Davis | BKN | $3,700 | 19.10 | 5.16 |
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.