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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 | Cory Joseph |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Chris Paul |
| F | Domantas Sabonis |
| Util | Josh Hart |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 313.44 |
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 | $11,200 | 58.90 | 5.26 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,200 | 47.97 | 5.21 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,100 | 43.73 | 5.40 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,500 | 42.89 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,300 | 22.07 | 6.69 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,400 | 37.58 | 5.87 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,100 | 38.55 | 5.43 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,100 | 43.73 | 5.40 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,100 | 39.06 | 5.50 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,300 | 37.17 | 5.09 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,700 | 36.88 | 5.50 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,900 | 34.54 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,100 | 39.06 | 5.50 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,700 | 36.88 | 5.50 |
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $3,700 | 19.87 | 5.37 |
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $3,400 | 18.15 | 5.34 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,900 | 46.30 | 5.20 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,200 | 36.50 | 5.07 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,900 | 34.74 | 5.04 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $5,900 | 32.39 | 5.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $5,900 | 32.39 | 5.49 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,500 | 24.62 | 5.47 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,900 | 46.30 | 5.20 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,800 | 24.77 | 5.16 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $7,500 | 37.84 | 5.04 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,600 | 32.80 | 4.97 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,300 | 31.81 | 5.05 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $5,700 | 31.76 | 5.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $4,800 | 29.58 | 6.16 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $5,700 | 31.76 | 5.57 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $3,900 | 20.18 | 5.17 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,300 | 31.81 | 5.05 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,700 | 53.06 | 5.47 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,700 | 37.12 | 4.82 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,200 | 33.97 | 5.48 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,500 | 29.60 | 5.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,300 | 29.18 | 5.51 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,200 | 33.97 | 5.48 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,700 | 53.06 | 5.47 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $4,800 | 25.95 | 5.41 |
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.