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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 | Fred VanVleet |
| SG | Bogdan Bogdanovic |
| SF | T.J. Warren |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Damian Lillard |
| F | Pascal Siakam |
| Util | Dwight Powell |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 314.17 |
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 | $11,000 | 58.52 | 5.32 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,100 | 44.63 | 5.51 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,300 | 42.63 | 5.14 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,400 | 41.65 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,700 | 27.88 | 5.93 |
| Derrick Rose | MIN | $6,300 | 35.86 | 5.69 |
| Yogi Ferrell | SAC | $3,100 | 17.61 | 5.68 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,100 | 44.63 | 5.51 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,900 | 31.85 | 4.62 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,200 | 31.75 | 6.11 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $5,800 | 30.40 | 5.24 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHO | $5,600 | 28.80 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,200 | 31.75 | 6.11 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $5,800 | 30.40 | 5.24 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHO | $5,600 | 28.80 | 5.14 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $3,800 | 19.02 | 5.01 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $9,700 | 47.37 | 4.88 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,000 | 38.73 | 4.84 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,700 | 31.50 | 5.53 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,500 | 27.82 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,700 | 31.50 | 5.53 |
| Justin Jackson | SAC | $3,500 | 18.65 | 5.33 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,100 | 21.76 | 5.31 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,100 | 26.05 | 5.11 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,800 | 34.17 | 5.02 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,300 | 34.14 | 5.42 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,900 | 31.83 | 5.39 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,300 | 26.94 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragan Bender | PHO | $4,000 | 22.65 | 5.66 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,300 | 34.14 | 5.42 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,900 | 31.83 | 5.39 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $5,000 | 26.56 | 5.31 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 56.22 | 5.30 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,500 | 39.32 | 5.24 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $6,400 | 36.22 | 5.66 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,200 | 33.13 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $6,400 | 36.22 | 5.66 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,100 | 32.67 | 5.36 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,200 | 33.13 | 5.34 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 56.22 | 5.30 |
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.