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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 | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Jonathan Isaac |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| C | Zaza Pachulia |
| G | Kyle Lowry |
| F | JaMychal Green |
| Util | Jonathon Simmons |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 288.72 |
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 | $13,400 | 68.82 | 5.14 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,200 | 59.98 | 5.36 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,400 | 46.29 | 4.92 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,500 | 42.97 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,900 | 27.85 | 5.68 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,400 | 24.69 | 5.61 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $6,800 | 37.31 | 5.49 |
| Cameron Payne | CLE | $3,400 | 18.49 | 5.44 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,100 | 40.10 | 5.65 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,600 | 33.63 | 5.10 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,700 | 32.33 | 4.83 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,100 | 30.12 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,100 | 40.10 | 5.65 |
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,600 | 24.51 | 5.33 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $3,100 | 16.40 | 5.29 |
| Gerald Green | HOU | $4,600 | 24.19 | 5.26 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 50.35 | 4.71 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,400 | 46.46 | 4.94 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,500 | 37.06 | 4.94 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,300 | 31.59 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $3,700 | 22.78 | 6.16 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,000 | 27.99 | 5.60 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $5,200 | 28.83 | 5.54 |
| Omri Casspi | MEM | $3,700 | 20.43 | 5.52 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,000 | 47.45 | 5.27 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,700 | 36.08 | 4.69 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,500 | 33.06 | 5.09 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,400 | 32.06 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richaun Holmes | PHO | $3,900 | 20.74 | 5.32 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,000 | 47.45 | 5.27 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,200 | 26.78 | 5.15 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,900 | 25.06 | 5.11 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,000 | 55.14 | 5.51 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,100 | 49.40 | 4.89 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,600 | 43.90 | 5.10 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $6,800 | 36.00 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaza Pachulia | DET | $3,300 | 24.70 | 7.48 |
| Ante Zizic | CLE | $4,600 | 27.44 | 5.97 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,000 | 55.14 | 5.51 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $6,300 | 33.55 | 5.33 |
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.