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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 | Trae Young |
| SG | DeAndre’ Bembry |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Omari Spellman |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Kevin Huerter |
| F | John Collins |
| Util | Cory Joseph |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 300.77 |
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 | $11,600 | 59.72 | 5.15 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 48.64 | 4.91 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,400 | 45.39 | 4.83 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,400 | 41.60 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $6,200 | 33.69 | 5.43 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,300 | 17.61 | 5.34 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,600 | 59.72 | 5.15 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,900 | 25.01 | 5.10 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,600 | 35.14 | 4.62 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,800 | 34.58 | 5.08 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 33.08 | 5.01 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,300 | 31.19 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $4,500 | 25.32 | 5.63 |
| Kevin Huerter | ATL | $4,800 | 25.69 | 5.35 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,600 | 29.54 | 5.27 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $4,500 | 23.36 | 5.19 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 53.60 | 4.79 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 48.77 | 5.03 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,200 | 46.67 | 5.07 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,300 | 35.47 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,200 | 31.76 | 5.12 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,200 | 46.67 | 5.07 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 48.77 | 5.03 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,300 | 35.47 | 4.86 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $7,500 | 39.82 | 5.31 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,900 | 35.40 | 4.48 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,300 | 32.51 | 5.16 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,100 | 30.88 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omari Spellman | ATL | $3,800 | 22.14 | 5.83 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,500 | 25.21 | 5.60 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,500 | 39.82 | 5.31 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,300 | 32.51 | 5.16 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,300 | 52.92 | 5.14 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,500 | 52.85 | 5.03 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,200 | 52.67 | 5.16 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,100 | 36.38 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,700 | 24.97 | 5.31 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,200 | 52.67 | 5.16 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $4,100 | 21.12 | 5.15 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,300 | 52.92 | 5.14 |
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.