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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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
| SG | Nicolas Batum |
| SF | Josh Jackson |
| PF | Montrezl Harrell |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Devin Booker |
| F | Tobias Harris |
| Util | Jakob Poeltl |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 296.56 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,300 | 41.60 | 5.01 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,100 | 39.85 | 4.92 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,800 | 38.19 | 4.90 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,300 | 30.84 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $4,700 | 26.63 | 5.67 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $3,900 | 20.60 | 5.28 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,300 | 41.60 | 5.01 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,700 | 18.25 | 4.93 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,400 | 39.05 | 4.65 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,600 | 29.82 | 4.52 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHO | $5,700 | 27.81 | 4.88 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,400 | 27.08 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $4,500 | 24.75 | 5.50 |
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $3,800 | 19.87 | 5.23 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $4,000 | 20.65 | 5.16 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,400 | 27.08 | 5.01 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,600 | 38.39 | 5.05 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,800 | 30.08 | 5.19 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,500 | 27.91 | 5.07 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,100 | 26.65 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $3,900 | 24.60 | 6.31 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,800 | 30.08 | 5.19 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,500 | 27.91 | 5.07 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,600 | 38.39 | 5.05 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 40.04 | 4.71 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,900 | 37.47 | 5.43 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,500 | 30.47 | 4.69 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $4,900 | 21.31 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragan Bender | PHO | $3,000 | 16.61 | 5.54 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,900 | 37.47 | 5.43 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $4,100 | 20.73 | 5.06 |
| Quincy Acy | PHO | $3,000 | 14.98 | 4.99 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 51.56 | 4.86 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,800 | 31.93 | 4.70 |
| Bismack Biyombo | CHA | $3,800 | 20.24 | 5.33 |
| Guillermo Hernangómez | CHA | $4,400 | 18.90 | 4.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismack Biyombo | CHA | $3,800 | 20.24 | 5.33 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 51.56 | 4.86 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,800 | 31.93 | 4.70 |
| Guillermo Hernangómez | CHA | $4,400 | 18.90 | 4.29 |
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.