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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 | Andrew Wiggins |
| SF | Aaron Gordon |
| PF | Ivan Rabb |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Damian Lillard |
| F | Pascal Siakam |
| Util | Julian Washburn |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 309.66 |
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 | $11,300 | 57.70 | 5.11 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,500 | 48.58 | 5.11 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,600 | 45.50 | 5.29 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,400 | 39.37 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,400 | 29.50 | 6.70 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,100 | 38.60 | 5.44 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,600 | 45.50 | 5.29 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $4,900 | 25.77 | 5.26 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,600 | 37.07 | 4.88 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $5,900 | 31.53 | 5.34 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,500 | 28.07 | 5.10 |
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $5,200 | 27.81 | 5.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Washburn | MEM | $3,200 | 19.82 | 6.19 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,000 | 23.14 | 5.79 |
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $5,200 | 27.81 | 5.35 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $5,900 | 31.53 | 5.34 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,400 | 48.61 | 4.67 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,000 | 48.03 | 4.80 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,600 | 36.22 | 5.49 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,100 | 30.92 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruno Caboclo | MEM | $3,500 | 19.64 | 5.61 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,600 | 36.22 | 5.49 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,700 | 25.64 | 5.46 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,800 | 30.69 | 5.29 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,800 | 40.15 | 5.15 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,200 | 37.76 | 5.24 |
| John Collins | ATL | $8,100 | 35.95 | 4.44 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,200 | 34.93 | 5.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Rabb | MEM | $5,100 | 32.24 | 6.32 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,200 | 34.93 | 5.63 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,300 | 34.86 | 5.53 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,200 | 37.76 | 5.24 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,900 | 49.87 | 5.04 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,300 | 46.80 | 5.03 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,900 | 38.94 | 4.93 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,500 | 34.44 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $4,500 | 25.28 | 5.62 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,500 | 34.44 | 5.30 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,200 | 32.52 | 5.25 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,900 | 49.87 | 5.04 |
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.