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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 | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Jonathon Simmons |
| SF | Kenrich Williams |
| PF | Cheick Diallo |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| G | Chris Paul |
| F | Domantas Sabonis |
| Util | Marcus Smart |
| Salary | $45,400 |
| Expected Points | 293.58 |
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 | 61.59 | 5.45 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,000 | 46.01 | 5.11 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,200 | 45.50 | 4.95 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,600 | 45.45 | 5.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,700 | 29.88 | 6.36 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,600 | 45.45 | 5.98 |
| Tyler Johnson | PHO | $4,100 | 23.90 | 5.83 |
| Austin Rivers | HOU | $3,500 | 19.69 | 5.62 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,300 | 45.00 | 4.84 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $9,600 | 38.27 | 3.99 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 35.96 | 5.45 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,500 | 34.45 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Simmons | PHI | $1,000 | 10.30 | 10.30 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,400 | 30.22 | 6.87 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,400 | 29.34 | 6.67 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $4,600 | 28.91 | 6.28 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,800 | 54.61 | 5.06 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 54.39 | 4.94 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,600 | 54.09 | 5.10 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,400 | 48.57 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $3,200 | 21.54 | 6.73 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $3,600 | 22.44 | 6.23 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,000 | 24.55 | 6.14 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAC | $4,900 | 28.65 | 5.85 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,900 | 47.60 | 5.35 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $8,000 | 40.05 | 5.01 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,500 | 37.72 | 5.03 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $5,700 | 36.95 | 6.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $3,100 | 25.82 | 8.33 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | IND | $3,000 | 23.32 | 7.77 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $3,800 | 27.60 | 7.26 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $5,700 | 36.95 | 6.48 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,700 | 45.25 | 5.20 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $7,100 | 41.10 | 5.79 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,900 | 41.04 | 5.19 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,800 | 38.24 | 5.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boban Marjanovic | PHI | $4,400 | 28.09 | 6.38 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $4,000 | 25.33 | 6.33 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,300 | 26.17 | 6.09 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $4,900 | 28.61 | 5.84 |
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.