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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 | Tyus Jones |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Tobias Harris |
| PF | Kelly Olynyk |
| C | Jonas Valanciunas |
| G | James Harden |
| F | Lauri Markkanen |
| Util | Wayne Ellington |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 315.15 |
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 | $11,400 | 64.33 | 5.64 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,800 | 47.13 | 5.36 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 46.84 | 5.04 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 45.60 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $3,500 | 23.85 | 6.82 |
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $4,800 | 30.00 | 6.25 |
| Ryan Arcidiacono | CHI | $3,600 | 22.48 | 6.25 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $5,100 | 31.79 | 6.23 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,500 | 39.24 | 4.62 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,100 | 38.30 | 5.39 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,300 | 37.39 | 5.93 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,700 | 35.70 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $4,700 | 30.91 | 6.58 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,300 | 37.39 | 5.93 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,800 | 33.68 | 5.81 |
| Wayne Selden Jr. | CHI | $3,200 | 18.59 | 5.81 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,200 | 55.92 | 4.99 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,400 | 45.16 | 4.80 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,800 | 37.04 | 5.45 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,200 | 33.26 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $3,400 | 20.13 | 5.92 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAC | $4,800 | 27.16 | 5.66 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,000 | 22.53 | 5.63 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,600 | 25.67 | 5.58 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $7,900 | 45.06 | 5.70 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,100 | 44.79 | 4.92 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,500 | 39.73 | 5.30 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $6,500 | 37.75 | 5.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $3,900 | 27.56 | 7.07 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $3,400 | 22.46 | 6.60 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $6,500 | 37.75 | 5.81 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $7,900 | 45.06 | 5.70 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,100 | 52.31 | 5.18 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,000 | 46.42 | 5.16 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $6,400 | 39.96 | 6.24 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $8,000 | 39.84 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $4,000 | 25.93 | 6.48 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,600 | 29.18 | 6.34 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $6,400 | 39.96 | 6.24 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $6,600 | 39.15 | 5.93 |
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.