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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 | Jerryd Bayless |
| SG | Tony Snell |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Rajon Rondo |
| F | Bobby Portis |
| Util | Nerlens Noel |
| Salary | $49,400 |
| Expected Points | 311 |
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 | $13,700 | 66.25 | 4.84 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $13,200 | 56.72 | 4.30 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,300 | 42.24 | 5.09 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,800 | 40.55 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerryd Bayless | MIN | $4,400 | 28.25 | 6.42 |
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $6,200 | 39.58 | 6.38 |
| Elie Okobo | PHO | $3,500 | 21.90 | 6.26 |
| Trey Burke | NYK | $3,900 | 24.08 | 6.17 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,000 | 44.41 | 4.93 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,200 | 35.06 | 5.65 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $5,900 | 33.66 | 5.70 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,700 | 32.73 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Snell | MIL | $1,400 | 9.69 | 6.92 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $3,800 | 21.77 | 5.73 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $5,900 | 33.66 | 5.70 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $4,100 | 23.24 | 5.67 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,800 | 56.08 | 4.38 |
| Paul George | OKC | $11,400 | 50.03 | 4.39 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,700 | 47.93 | 4.94 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,500 | 40.97 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beasley | LAL | $3,700 | 20.99 | 5.67 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,500 | 30.46 | 5.54 |
| Jabari Parker | CHI | $4,200 | 23.25 | 5.53 |
| Jeff Green | WAS | $4,500 | 24.65 | 5.48 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 42.88 | 5.10 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $6,600 | 34.83 | 5.28 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,700 | 34.29 | 5.12 |
| Kenneth Faried | HOU | $5,900 | 31.70 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Faried | HOU | $5,900 | 31.70 | 5.37 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $3,700 | 19.75 | 5.34 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $5,500 | 29.19 | 5.31 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $6,600 | 34.83 | 5.28 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,500 | 53.92 | 5.14 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,900 | 48.71 | 4.92 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,500 | 41.58 | 4.89 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,100 | 36.43 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $4,500 | 26.03 | 5.78 |
| Nerlens Noel | OKC | $2,200 | 11.95 | 5.43 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,800 | 30.69 | 5.29 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,500 | 53.92 | 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.