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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 | Tyler Dorsey |
| SG | Damyean Dotson |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Ivan Rabb |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| G | Delon Wright |
| F | Kawhi Leonard |
| Util | Frank Ntilikina |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 304.29 |
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 | $11,400 | 59.14 | 5.19 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,800 | 54.89 | 5.08 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,300 | 42.74 | 5.15 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $6,900 | 38.05 | 5.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Dorsey | MEM | $3,000 | 21.70 | 7.23 |
| Delon Wright | MEM | $4,900 | 30.70 | 6.27 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $5,300 | 32.38 | 6.11 |
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $3,300 | 18.29 | 5.54 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,000 | 39.33 | 4.92 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 37.95 | 5.06 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,800 | 29.45 | 5.08 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $5,500 | 27.75 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $3,800 | 19.89 | 5.23 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,100 | 21.40 | 5.22 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $4,400 | 22.72 | 5.16 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,800 | 29.45 | 5.08 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 58.90 | 5.21 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 50.19 | 4.87 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,700 | 49.71 | 5.12 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,900 | 46.74 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Johnson | MIA | $3,600 | 22.35 | 6.21 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | MIA | $3,300 | 19.56 | 5.93 |
| Mario Hezonja | NYK | $3,900 | 22.98 | 5.89 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,400 | 29.18 | 5.40 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,900 | 38.38 | 4.86 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,200 | 34.60 | 4.81 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $7,000 | 34.28 | 4.90 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,800 | 33.42 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Rabb | MEM | $3,600 | 21.40 | 5.94 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $5,600 | 29.01 | 5.18 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $3,700 | 18.84 | 5.09 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,800 | 33.42 | 4.92 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,800 | 48.97 | 5.00 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,600 | 48.55 | 5.06 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $6,600 | 41.26 | 6.25 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,400 | 37.15 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $6,600 | 41.26 | 6.25 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $4,300 | 23.84 | 5.54 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $5,200 | 27.47 | 5.28 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,700 | 30.07 | 5.27 |
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.