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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 | Chris Paul |
| SG | Kenrich Williams |
| SF | Taurean Prince |
| PF | Mason Plumlee |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | DeMar DeRozan |
| F | Blake Griffin |
| Util | Elie Okobo |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 302.04 |
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 | $12,900 | 63.67 | 4.94 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $9,000 | 42.77 | 4.75 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,700 | 42.26 | 4.86 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,900 | 42.10 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Jackson | NOP | $3,700 | 21.05 | 5.69 |
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $4,000 | 22.67 | 5.67 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,200 | 28.93 | 5.56 |
| Tim Frazier | NOP | $3,900 | 21.64 | 5.55 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,100 | 45.25 | 4.97 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,500 | 39.93 | 5.32 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,700 | 33.50 | 5.00 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,400 | 33.26 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenrich Williams | NOP | $4,300 | 26.66 | 6.20 |
| Marco Belinelli | SAS | $3,900 | 21.90 | 5.62 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,500 | 39.93 | 5.32 |
| Kevin Huerter | ATL | $4,400 | 23.19 | 5.27 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,900 | 55.84 | 5.12 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $5,900 | 30.37 | 5.15 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,900 | 29.91 | 5.07 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,700 | 29.38 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,700 | 25.32 | 5.39 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $4,400 | 23.25 | 5.28 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,500 | 23.23 | 5.16 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $5,900 | 30.37 | 5.15 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,800 | 45.96 | 5.22 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 42.09 | 5.26 |
| Kenneth Faried | HOU | $7,000 | 36.31 | 5.19 |
| John Collins | ATL | $8,100 | 36.18 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,100 | 24.44 | 5.96 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 42.09 | 5.26 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,800 | 45.96 | 5.22 |
| Kenneth Faried | HOU | $7,000 | 36.31 | 5.19 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,500 | 51.92 | 4.94 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,200 | 43.12 | 5.26 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $7,100 | 36.12 | 5.09 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $6,800 | 35.17 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,200 | 43.12 | 5.26 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,800 | 30.51 | 5.26 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,400 | 28.17 | 5.22 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,300 | 32.75 | 5.20 |
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.