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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 | Shaquille Harrison |
| SG | Langston Galloway |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| G | James Harden |
| F | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| Util | Cristiano Felicio |
| Salary | $49,300 |
| Expected Points | 311.32 |
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 | $11,300 | 60.10 | 5.32 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 47.13 | 5.18 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,800 | 43.70 | 4.97 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,000 | 42.48 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaquille Harrison | CHI | $1,800 | 15.03 | 8.35 |
| Ryan Arcidiacono | CHI | $3,200 | 19.64 | 6.14 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $5,900 | 35.15 | 5.96 |
| Jalen Brunson | DAL | $4,100 | 23.82 | 5.81 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,200 | 42.55 | 5.19 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 35.68 | 5.41 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,200 | 35.29 | 4.90 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,100 | 33.67 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langston Galloway | DET | $1,600 | 15.39 | 9.62 |
| Glenn Robinson III | DET | $1,000 | 6.87 | 6.87 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $4,800 | 28.88 | 6.02 |
| Marco Belinelli | SAS | $3,300 | 18.55 | 5.62 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 54.86 | 4.94 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,200 | 47.17 | 5.13 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,400 | 34.23 | 4.63 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | CHI | $10,000 | 33.81 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $3,400 | 20.07 | 5.90 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,400 | 25.69 | 5.84 |
| Anthony Tolliver | MIN | $3,100 | 17.39 | 5.61 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $3,800 | 20.41 | 5.37 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,500 | 45.85 | 5.39 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 43.36 | 5.42 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $12,000 | 40.32 | 3.36 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,500 | 37.93 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | MIN | $4,000 | 29.14 | 7.29 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $4,100 | 28.80 | 7.03 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $5,500 | 31.38 | 5.71 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 43.36 | 5.42 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $12,600 | 49.49 | 3.93 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,300 | 46.64 | 5.01 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $7,900 | 42.21 | 5.34 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,900 | 39.97 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaza Pachulia | DET | $1,200 | 7.90 | 6.58 |
| Cristiano Felicio | CHI | $1,000 | 6.09 | 6.09 |
| Thon Maker | DET | $2,200 | 13.27 | 6.03 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,000 | 37.70 | 5.39 |
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.