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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 | Delon Wright |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Tobias Harris |
| PF | Derrick Favors |
| C | Jonas Valanciunas |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Dragan Bender |
| Util | Michael Carter-Williams |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 294.9 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,900 | 56.41 | 5.18 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,900 | 48.20 | 4.87 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,800 | 42.33 | 4.81 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,600 | 41.07 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delon Wright | MEM | $5,300 | 30.46 | 5.75 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $3,200 | 17.50 | 5.47 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,300 | 28.28 | 5.34 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,400 | 28.17 | 5.22 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,400 | 39.66 | 5.36 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,600 | 28.53 | 5.09 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,000 | 27.16 | 4.53 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,100 | 26.59 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,400 | 39.66 | 5.36 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,100 | 26.59 | 5.21 |
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $4,100 | 20.99 | 5.12 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,600 | 28.53 | 5.09 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $9,600 | 48.76 | 5.08 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,200 | 36.83 | 5.11 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,000 | 33.98 | 4.85 |
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $5,100 | 23.49 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,300 | 22.33 | 5.19 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,200 | 36.83 | 5.11 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,600 | 48.76 | 5.08 |
| Moe Harkless | POR | $4,200 | 20.78 | 4.95 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,500 | 29.10 | 5.29 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,300 | 25.77 | 4.86 |
| Dragan Bender | PHX | $3,500 | 18.90 | 5.40 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHX | $3,900 | 18.61 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragan Bender | PHX | $3,500 | 18.90 | 5.40 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,500 | 29.10 | 5.29 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,300 | 25.77 | 4.86 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHX | $3,900 | 18.61 | 4.77 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,400 | 56.05 | 5.39 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,200 | 48.08 | 5.23 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $7,100 | 41.77 | 5.88 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,000 | 39.75 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $7,100 | 41.77 | 5.88 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,900 | 38.30 | 5.55 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,300 | 28.85 | 5.44 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,400 | 56.05 | 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.