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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 | Chasson Randle |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Pascal Siakam |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Allonzo Trier |
| F | Kyle Kuzma |
| Util | Guillermo Hernangómez |
| Salary | $46,800 |
| Expected Points | 273.27 |
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 | $11,800 | 59.23 | 5.02 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,200 | 43.09 | 4.68 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,700 | 42.27 | 4.86 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,800 | 39.93 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chasson Randle | WAS | $1,000 | 8.41 | 8.41 |
| Allonzo Trier | NYK | $1,400 | 8.73 | 6.23 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $6,500 | 34.41 | 5.29 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,300 | 32.87 | 5.22 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $12,400 | 52.60 | 4.24 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $6,800 | 33.26 | 4.89 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,100 | 29.39 | 4.82 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,500 | 28.32 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $4,700 | 25.23 | 5.37 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $4,900 | 26.01 | 5.31 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,500 | 28.32 | 5.15 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,900 | 19.71 | 5.05 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $9,800 | 47.80 | 4.88 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,900 | 34.21 | 4.96 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $9,000 | 32.82 | 3.65 |
| Trevor Ariza | WAS | $8,600 | 29.13 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Parker | CHI | $3,600 | 20.56 | 5.71 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,800 | 24.73 | 5.15 |
| Sam Dekker | WAS | $1,600 | 8.05 | 5.03 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,900 | 34.21 | 4.96 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,000 | 33.82 | 4.83 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,100 | 32.80 | 4.62 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $5,900 | 32.48 | 5.51 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,500 | 31.35 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,600 | 28.47 | 6.19 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $5,900 | 32.48 | 5.51 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,400 | 21.79 | 4.95 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,800 | 28.51 | 4.92 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,100 | 53.52 | 5.30 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,600 | 52.97 | 5.00 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,200 | 36.31 | 5.04 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $6,600 | 35.36 | 5.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $6,600 | 35.36 | 5.36 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,100 | 53.52 | 5.30 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,500 | 32.87 | 5.06 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,200 | 36.31 | 5.04 |
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.