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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 | Allen Crabbe |
| SF | Jayson Tatum |
| PF | Kenneth Faried |
| C | Jonas Valanciunas |
| G | Kyle Lowry |
| F | Pascal Siakam |
| Util | OG Anunoby |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 291.87 |
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 | $11,800 | 64.50 | 5.47 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,200 | 46.90 | 5.10 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,600 | 45.50 | 5.29 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,800 | 45.18 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Wanamaker | BOS | $3,200 | 19.97 | 6.24 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,300 | 42.95 | 5.88 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,800 | 27.91 | 5.81 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,800 | 27.68 | 5.77 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,700 | 45.36 | 5.21 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 34.44 | 5.30 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,200 | 34.18 | 4.75 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,400 | 32.22 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $3,700 | 23.25 | 6.28 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,600 | 22.43 | 6.23 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,100 | 23.24 | 5.67 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,500 | 25.48 | 5.66 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 54.54 | 4.87 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,300 | 47.60 | 5.12 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,100 | 34.71 | 5.69 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,800 | 33.88 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $4,800 | 29.57 | 6.16 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,000 | 30.47 | 6.09 |
| Luol Deng | MIN | $4,100 | 24.53 | 5.98 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | CHI | $5,600 | 32.01 | 5.72 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,900 | 44.84 | 5.04 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $8,100 | 41.89 | 5.17 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,500 | 36.44 | 5.61 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,900 | 35.95 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,700 | 22.25 | 6.01 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $4,600 | 27.59 | 6.00 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $3,900 | 23.04 | 5.91 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,500 | 36.44 | 5.61 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,600 | 53.66 | 5.06 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,300 | 53.32 | 5.18 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,100 | 52.74 | 5.22 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,100 | 44.58 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $4,200 | 27.36 | 6.52 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $4,000 | 22.95 | 5.74 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $4,400 | 25.20 | 5.73 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,000 | 28.61 | 5.72 |
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.