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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 | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Danilo Gallinari |
| PF | Omari Spellman |
| C | Jusuf Nurkic |
| G | Kemba Walker |
| F | Harry Giles |
| Util | Tyler Johnson |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 286.89 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,900 | 46.40 | 5.21 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,200 | 44.77 | 5.46 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,400 | 44.51 | 5.30 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,900 | 42.72 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $5,000 | 32.01 | 6.40 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $4,900 | 27.57 | 5.63 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,200 | 44.77 | 5.46 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,400 | 23.97 | 5.45 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,700 | 44.74 | 5.14 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,600 | 35.03 | 5.31 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,800 | 34.92 | 5.13 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,300 | 31.08 | 5.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Huerter | ATL | $3,500 | 22.61 | 6.46 |
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $3,000 | 18.47 | 6.16 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,300 | 31.08 | 5.86 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,400 | 30.45 | 5.64 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,400 | 59.81 | 5.25 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 58.37 | 5.03 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,800 | 44.90 | 5.10 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,300 | 33.39 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moe Harkless | POR | $3,800 | 22.71 | 5.98 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,600 | 26.89 | 5.85 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,400 | 25.72 | 5.84 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,500 | 25.95 | 5.77 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $8,600 | 42.66 | 4.96 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,000 | 42.29 | 5.29 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,400 | 34.61 | 5.41 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,000 | 34.59 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omari Spellman | ATL | $3,100 | 23.04 | 7.43 |
| Harry Giles | SAC | $3,100 | 21.26 | 6.86 |
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $4,800 | 26.39 | 5.50 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,400 | 34.61 | 5.41 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,300 | 37.72 | 5.17 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $6,900 | 36.59 | 5.30 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $5,800 | 32.08 | 5.53 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $4,500 | 29.20 | 6.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $4,500 | 29.20 | 6.49 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,000 | 28.38 | 5.68 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $3,200 | 17.84 | 5.58 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $5,800 | 32.08 | 5.53 |
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.