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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 | Bogdan Bogdanovic |
| SF | Jayson Tatum |
| PF | Al Horford |
| C | Boban Marjanovic |
| G | Damian Lillard |
| F | Tobias Harris |
| Util | Jonah Bolden |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 287.92 |
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 | $11,600 | 63.13 | 5.44 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,600 | 47.00 | 5.47 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,200 | 45.69 | 4.97 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 45.41 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,300 | 26.14 | 6.08 |
| Collin Sexton | CLE | $4,900 | 27.66 | 5.65 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $5,100 | 28.63 | 5.61 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,400 | 24.61 | 5.59 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,200 | 36.88 | 5.12 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 34.73 | 5.34 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,400 | 33.92 | 5.30 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,200 | 32.74 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $4,500 | 28.80 | 6.40 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,300 | 25.80 | 6.00 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,400 | 26.28 | 5.97 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $3,600 | 21.18 | 5.88 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 54.74 | 5.07 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,600 | 54.08 | 5.10 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,300 | 47.38 | 5.09 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,600 | 37.45 | 5.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | SAC | $4,700 | 26.97 | 5.74 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,600 | 37.45 | 5.67 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,100 | 23.13 | 5.64 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,900 | 32.67 | 5.54 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $7,200 | 34.30 | 4.76 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,000 | 33.33 | 5.56 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,000 | 31.42 | 5.24 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $5,800 | 27.02 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $3,800 | 21.61 | 5.69 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $3,500 | 19.88 | 5.68 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,000 | 33.33 | 5.56 |
| Jonah Bolden | PHI | $3,200 | 17.67 | 5.52 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,400 | 39.55 | 5.34 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $6,100 | 38.60 | 6.33 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,000 | 37.95 | 5.42 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,000 | 36.41 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boban Marjanovic | PHI | $3,500 | 22.77 | 6.51 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $6,100 | 38.60 | 6.33 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $4,900 | 28.15 | 5.74 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,000 | 37.95 | 5.42 |
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.