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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 | Dennis Schroder |
| SG | Danny Green |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Pascal Siakam |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | Fred VanVleet |
| F | Kevin Durant |
| Util | David Nwaba |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 316.15 |
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 | $9,100 | 46.92 | 5.16 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 46.85 | 5.04 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,900 | 46.85 | 5.26 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,500 | 45.08 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,100 | 35.47 | 6.96 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,000 | 26.36 | 6.59 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,400 | 25.56 | 5.81 |
| Shaquille Harrison | CHI | $3,200 | 18.40 | 5.75 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,400 | 48.78 | 5.19 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,800 | 39.46 | 5.06 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,600 | 37.13 | 4.89 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,900 | 29.57 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikal Bridges | PHX | $4,000 | 22.99 | 5.75 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $3,700 | 20.75 | 5.61 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $5,200 | 28.83 | 5.54 |
| David Nwaba | CLE | $3,200 | 17.35 | 5.42 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $9,700 | 55.69 | 5.74 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,800 | 47.23 | 5.37 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,100 | 31.32 | 5.13 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $5,600 | 29.38 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHX | $4,200 | 25.63 | 6.10 |
| Mario Hezonja | NYK | $3,400 | 19.79 | 5.82 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,000 | 29.00 | 5.80 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,700 | 55.69 | 5.74 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,000 | 43.25 | 5.41 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 39.65 | 4.90 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $7,300 | 37.79 | 5.18 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,800 | 37.45 | 5.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $4,400 | 24.38 | 5.54 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,800 | 37.45 | 5.51 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,000 | 43.25 | 5.41 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $5,300 | 28.04 | 5.29 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,200 | 47.15 | 5.12 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,600 | 46.60 | 5.42 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,300 | 41.55 | 5.01 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,100 | 38.01 | 5.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | NYK | $5,800 | 34.12 | 5.88 |
| Ante Zizic | CLE | $4,000 | 22.91 | 5.73 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $6,200 | 35.13 | 5.67 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,500 | 30.79 | 5.60 |
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.