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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 | Marco Belinelli |
| SF | Josh Jackson |
| PF | Mason Plumlee |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Bogdan Bogdanovic |
| F | Davis Bertans |
| Util | D.J. Wilson |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 322.46 |
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 | $12,600 | 67.61 | 5.37 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,500 | 45.51 | 4.79 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 44.28 | 4.87 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,000 | 43.97 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Crawford | PHO | $3,600 | 20.58 | 5.72 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $4,200 | 23.61 | 5.62 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $6,600 | 36.61 | 5.55 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,100 | 38.18 | 5.38 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,600 | 42.37 | 4.93 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,700 | 35.30 | 5.27 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,300 | 33.75 | 5.36 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,200 | 31.83 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Belinelli | SAS | $4,000 | 27.30 | 6.82 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,200 | 29.96 | 5.76 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,800 | 26.08 | 5.43 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,300 | 33.75 | 5.36 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 56.25 | 4.93 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,300 | 44.47 | 4.78 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,500 | 32.53 | 5.91 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,900 | 31.76 | 5.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $4,100 | 25.76 | 6.28 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,500 | 32.53 | 5.91 |
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $3,700 | 20.60 | 5.57 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,900 | 26.70 | 5.45 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,900 | 37.25 | 5.40 |
| Kenneth Faried | HOU | $7,000 | 36.58 | 5.23 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $6,800 | 35.63 | 5.24 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $5,800 | 32.04 | 5.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,400 | 31.78 | 7.22 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $5,800 | 32.04 | 5.52 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,900 | 37.25 | 5.40 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $4,300 | 22.91 | 5.33 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,600 | 53.76 | 5.07 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,500 | 39.66 | 4.67 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $6,500 | 36.82 | 5.66 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $7,300 | 35.80 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $3,200 | 21.08 | 6.59 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $3,200 | 19.70 | 6.16 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,500 | 31.31 | 5.69 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $6,500 | 36.82 | 5.66 |
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.