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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 | Andrew Wiggins |
| SF | Darius Miller |
| PF | DeMarcus Cousins |
| C | Jahlil Okafor |
| G | Devin Booker |
| F | Kevin Durant |
| Util | Frank Jackson |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 297.3 |
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 | $10,700 | 56.13 | 5.25 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 48.21 | 5.30 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,400 | 46.29 | 5.51 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,200 | 43.26 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $4,800 | 28.45 | 5.93 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,400 | 46.29 | 5.51 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,500 | 40.31 | 5.37 |
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $5,400 | 28.86 | 5.35 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,900 | 45.62 | 5.13 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,200 | 32.86 | 5.30 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,400 | 32.72 | 5.11 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $5,600 | 32.67 | 5.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $5,600 | 32.67 | 5.83 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,200 | 32.86 | 5.30 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHO | $5,700 | 29.78 | 5.22 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $3,700 | 19.27 | 5.21 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $9,600 | 49.21 | 5.13 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,000 | 48.88 | 5.43 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,900 | 35.29 | 5.11 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $6,100 | 31.40 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Miller | NOP | $3,300 | 19.88 | 6.03 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,300 | 29.92 | 5.65 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,000 | 48.88 | 5.43 |
| Solomon Hill | NOP | $3,000 | 15.84 | 5.28 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $5,800 | 33.15 | 5.71 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,000 | 32.28 | 5.38 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,000 | 25.93 | 5.19 |
| Thomas Bryant | WAS | $5,500 | 25.26 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $3,000 | 17.88 | 5.96 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $5,800 | 33.15 | 5.71 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,000 | 32.28 | 5.38 |
| Dragan Bender | PHO | $4,600 | 23.88 | 5.19 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,200 | 52.41 | 5.14 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,000 | 42.30 | 5.29 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,600 | 34.34 | 5.20 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $4,900 | 33.14 | 6.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $4,900 | 33.14 | 6.76 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,000 | 42.30 | 5.29 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,600 | 34.34 | 5.20 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,200 | 52.41 | 5.14 |
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.