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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 | James Harden |
| SG | JJ Redick |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| C | Jahlil Okafor |
| G | Ben Simmons |
| F | Wilson Chandler |
| Util | Mitchell Robinson |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 281.67 |
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 | $13,200 | 68.94 | 5.22 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $13,000 | 56.57 | 4.35 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,600 | 47.27 | 5.50 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,400 | 46.85 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,600 | 47.27 | 5.50 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,300 | 23.10 | 5.37 |
| Austin Rivers | HOU | $5,000 | 26.58 | 5.32 |
| Alec Burks | CLE | $4,400 | 23.18 | 5.27 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,400 | 48.50 | 5.16 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,900 | 35.80 | 5.19 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,400 | 33.87 | 5.29 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,400 | 32.28 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamidou Diallo | OKC | $1,000 | 6.65 | 6.65 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $4,600 | 24.93 | 5.42 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,600 | 30.08 | 5.37 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,700 | 30.22 | 5.30 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 53.52 | 4.96 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,500 | 50.12 | 5.28 |
| Paul George | OKC | $11,800 | 46.59 | 3.95 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,600 | 36.52 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Chandler | PHI | $3,700 | 22.22 | 6.01 |
| Chandler Hutchison | CHI | $3,600 | 21.03 | 5.84 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,500 | 50.12 | 5.28 |
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $4,200 | 22.17 | 5.28 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,600 | 48.52 | 5.05 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $10,400 | 41.28 | 3.97 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,600 | 38.31 | 5.04 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,900 | 34.14 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,900 | 31.56 | 5.35 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $5,700 | 30.27 | 5.31 |
| Nerlens Noel | OKC | $3,000 | 15.41 | 5.14 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,000 | 25.65 | 5.13 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,100 | 52.81 | 5.23 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,500 | 45.72 | 4.81 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $9,400 | 41.27 | 4.39 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,500 | 39.51 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $1,600 | 15.67 | 9.79 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $1,800 | 14.29 | 7.94 |
| Zaza Pachulia | DET | $4,100 | 27.22 | 6.64 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $6,000 | 32.04 | 5.34 |
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.