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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 | Damyean Dotson |
| SF | Gordon Hayward |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Jamal Murray |
| F | Jerami Grant |
| Util | Daniel Theis |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 308.63 |
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 | $11,000 | 58.46 | 5.31 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,800 | 46.81 | 5.32 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,300 | 37.57 | 5.15 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,000 | 33.33 | 5.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $4,300 | 24.71 | 5.75 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,100 | 23.34 | 5.69 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,000 | 33.33 | 5.55 |
| Allonzo Trier | NYK | $3,600 | 19.95 | 5.54 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $5,300 | 27.53 | 5.19 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,800 | 27.51 | 4.74 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $4,400 | 25.44 | 5.78 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $4,900 | 24.92 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $4,400 | 25.44 | 5.78 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $5,300 | 27.53 | 5.19 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,000 | 20.68 | 5.17 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $4,900 | 24.92 | 5.09 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $10,400 | 53.10 | 5.11 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,200 | 45.34 | 4.93 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,900 | 31.94 | 5.41 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,400 | 31.70 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $4,300 | 24.99 | 5.81 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,900 | 31.94 | 5.41 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,700 | 24.71 | 5.26 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,400 | 53.10 | 5.11 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,000 | 34.96 | 4.99 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,200 | 34.61 | 5.58 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,300 | 34.34 | 5.45 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,100 | 28.28 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $4,600 | 25.98 | 5.65 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,200 | 34.61 | 5.58 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,300 | 34.34 | 5.45 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,000 | 34.96 | 4.99 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,000 | 52.91 | 5.29 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,600 | 45.85 | 4.78 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,600 | 30.52 | 5.45 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $5,400 | 30.02 | 5.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $5,400 | 30.02 | 5.56 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,600 | 30.52 | 5.45 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,000 | 52.91 | 5.29 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,600 | 45.85 | 4.78 |
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.