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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 | Jeff Teague |
| SG | Kent Bazemore |
| SF | Marvin Williams |
| PF | Domantas Sabonis |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | DeMar DeRozan |
| F | Blake Griffin |
| Util | Bruno Caboclo |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 321.79 |
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 | $11,500 | 59.46 | 5.17 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,300 | 45.27 | 4.87 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $7,800 | 39.79 | 5.10 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,300 | 39.20 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | DAL | $3,500 | 23.85 | 6.82 |
| Delon Wright | MEM | $3,700 | 22.22 | 6.01 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $5,900 | 35.11 | 5.95 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,700 | 31.49 | 5.53 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,200 | 46.87 | 5.09 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,300 | 39.27 | 5.38 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,500 | 34.06 | 5.24 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $5,100 | 30.11 | 5.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,200 | 28.80 | 6.86 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $5,100 | 30.11 | 5.90 |
| Wayne Ellington | DET | $3,800 | 20.97 | 5.52 |
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $3,300 | 17.91 | 5.43 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $10,800 | 53.40 | 4.94 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,400 | 43.22 | 4.60 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,800 | 34.27 | 5.04 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | CHI | $6,200 | 33.35 | 5.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Finney-Smith | DAL | $3,900 | 22.84 | 5.86 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,800 | 26.82 | 5.59 |
| JaMychal Green | LAC | $3,400 | 18.82 | 5.54 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,600 | 24.97 | 5.43 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,900 | 47.62 | 5.35 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $8,100 | 39.50 | 4.88 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,400 | 38.83 | 5.25 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $5,500 | 37.81 | 6.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $5,500 | 37.81 | 6.87 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $3,800 | 26.04 | 6.85 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $4,800 | 28.61 | 5.96 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $4,600 | 27.41 | 5.96 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,100 | 53.18 | 5.27 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,000 | 45.68 | 5.08 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,800 | 44.86 | 4.58 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,000 | 39.50 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joakim Noah | MEM | $3,800 | 24.98 | 6.57 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $5,200 | 30.33 | 5.83 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $4,200 | 24.39 | 5.81 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,100 | 53.18 | 5.27 |
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.