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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 | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Ben Simmons |
| F | P.J. Tucker |
| Util | T.J. McConnell |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 317.89 |
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 | 59.03 | 5.22 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 59.02 | 5.32 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,400 | 47.52 | 5.66 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 46.55 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,500 | 31.97 | 5.81 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,000 | 34.06 | 5.68 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,400 | 47.52 | 5.66 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,100 | 45.66 | 5.64 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,100 | 38.13 | 5.37 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $5,700 | 30.40 | 5.33 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $5,600 | 29.17 | 5.21 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,400 | 28.50 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Redick | PHI | $4,800 | 27.55 | 5.74 |
| Wesley Matthews | IND | $4,100 | 22.83 | 5.57 |
| Wayne Selden Jr. | CHI | $3,100 | 17.19 | 5.55 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,800 | 26.63 | 5.55 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $10,300 | 49.12 | 4.77 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,100 | 48.00 | 5.27 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,900 | 47.06 | 5.29 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,400 | 41.61 | 5.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,000 | 24.04 | 6.01 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $3,900 | 23.04 | 5.91 |
| Mike Scott | PHI | $4,000 | 23.25 | 5.81 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,400 | 41.61 | 5.62 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $8,200 | 41.35 | 5.04 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,800 | 33.98 | 5.00 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,300 | 32.90 | 5.22 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $5,600 | 32.28 | 5.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $5,600 | 32.28 | 5.76 |
| Amir Johnson | PHI | $3,000 | 16.85 | 5.62 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $3,900 | 21.90 | 5.62 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,300 | 32.90 | 5.22 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 56.99 | 5.38 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,200 | 47.73 | 5.19 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $8,000 | 41.30 | 5.16 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $6,700 | 37.57 | 5.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $6,700 | 37.57 | 5.61 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $5,700 | 31.47 | 5.52 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 56.99 | 5.38 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,100 | 32.45 | 5.32 |
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.