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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 | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Bogdan Bogdanovic |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| PF | James Johnson |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Jimmy Butler |
| F | Aaron Gordon |
| Util | Reggie Bullock |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 312.16 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 47.66 | 5.42 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,200 | 46.92 | 5.10 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 44.08 | 4.74 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,500 | 42.39 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 47.66 | 5.42 |
| Jalen Brunson | DAL | $4,000 | 21.36 | 5.34 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,500 | 23.79 | 5.29 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $5,400 | 28.49 | 5.28 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,200 | 38.81 | 5.39 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,300 | 33.86 | 5.37 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,600 | 33.74 | 5.11 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,100 | 30.56 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,000 | 28.90 | 5.78 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $5,300 | 28.63 | 5.40 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,200 | 38.81 | 5.39 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $4,200 | 22.54 | 5.37 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,800 | 46.94 | 4.35 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,100 | 45.35 | 4.98 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,700 | 35.21 | 5.26 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,600 | 33.42 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $5,500 | 29.60 | 5.38 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | DAL | $4,100 | 21.80 | 5.32 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAC | $5,100 | 26.86 | 5.27 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,700 | 35.21 | 5.26 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $7,800 | 36.48 | 4.68 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,000 | 29.65 | 4.94 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $6,000 | 28.09 | 4.68 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $4,800 | 24.98 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Johnson | MIA | $3,800 | 21.20 | 5.58 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $4,800 | 24.98 | 5.20 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $4,300 | 21.87 | 5.08 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,200 | 21.04 | 5.01 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,300 | 56.76 | 5.51 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,500 | 44.58 | 4.69 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,700 | 40.11 | 5.21 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $6,800 | 35.62 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $4,700 | 25.99 | 5.53 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,300 | 56.76 | 5.51 |
| Boban Marjanovic | PHI | $3,000 | 16.44 | 5.48 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $6,800 | 35.62 | 5.24 |
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.