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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 | Elfrid Payton |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Royce O’Neale |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| G | James Harden |
| F | Kenrich Williams |
| Util | Darius Miller |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 319.4 |
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 | $11,000 | 61.99 | 5.64 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,800 | 56.80 | 5.26 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,300 | 45.71 | 4.91 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 45.67 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $5,000 | 35.66 | 7.13 |
| Frank Jackson | NOP | $3,200 | 20.85 | 6.51 |
| Jalen Brunson | DAL | $3,700 | 22.82 | 6.17 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 61.99 | 5.64 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,500 | 48.92 | 5.15 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,200 | 37.24 | 5.17 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,100 | 33.36 | 5.47 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,600 | 31.72 | 5.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,000 | 23.55 | 5.89 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,600 | 31.72 | 5.66 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $5,500 | 30.59 | 5.56 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $4,700 | 25.76 | 5.48 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $9,700 | 50.29 | 5.18 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,900 | 46.64 | 5.24 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,900 | 46.04 | 5.17 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,400 | 39.33 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $3,300 | 22.79 | 6.91 |
| Kenrich Williams | NOP | $4,000 | 26.28 | 6.57 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,400 | 26.77 | 6.08 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | DAL | $3,400 | 19.87 | 5.85 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,200 | 44.88 | 5.47 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,600 | 42.36 | 4.93 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $7,700 | 39.77 | 5.16 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,800 | 38.50 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $3,900 | 22.25 | 5.70 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,200 | 44.88 | 5.47 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $6,000 | 31.54 | 5.26 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $5,800 | 30.36 | 5.23 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,100 | 51.43 | 5.09 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,200 | 47.22 | 5.13 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,800 | 45.29 | 5.15 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,000 | 39.64 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,600 | 32.33 | 5.77 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,700 | 38.47 | 5.74 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $3,300 | 18.21 | 5.52 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $6,500 | 35.84 | 5.51 |
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.