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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 | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Wayne Selden Jr. |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| C | Enes Kanter |
| G | Rajon Rondo |
| F | Thaddeus Young |
| Util | Brandon Sampson |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 291.2 |
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 | $10,500 | 55.74 | 5.31 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,300 | 47.92 | 4.65 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,200 | 46.54 | 5.06 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,900 | 45.98 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Blakeney | CHI | $3,600 | 22.60 | 6.28 |
| Shaquille Harrison | CHI | $4,900 | 29.28 | 5.98 |
| Brandon Sampson | CHI | $3,000 | 17.33 | 5.78 |
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $6,000 | 34.10 | 5.68 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,000 | 45.22 | 5.02 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 36.14 | 5.16 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $5,900 | 29.73 | 5.04 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,800 | 27.64 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Selden Jr. | CHI | $3,600 | 23.77 | 6.60 |
| Lance Stephenson | LAL | $3,700 | 22.69 | 6.13 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 36.14 | 5.16 |
| Wesley Matthews | IND | $4,200 | 21.28 | 5.07 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $9,900 | 49.72 | 5.02 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,700 | 43.38 | 4.99 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,600 | 32.59 | 4.94 |
| Jabari Parker | WAS | $6,400 | 29.22 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moe Harkless | POR | $4,300 | 22.43 | 5.22 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,600 | 28.73 | 5.13 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,900 | 49.72 | 5.02 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,700 | 43.38 | 4.99 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | WAS | $6,400 | 33.18 | 5.18 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,300 | 30.33 | 4.81 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,200 | 30.01 | 4.84 |
| Thomas Bryant | WAS | $6,000 | 29.39 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Collins | POR | $4,000 | 22.10 | 5.53 |
| Bobby Portis | WAS | $6,400 | 33.18 | 5.18 |
| Thomas Bryant | WAS | $6,000 | 29.39 | 4.90 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,800 | 28.14 | 4.85 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,200 | 41.86 | 5.10 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $7,700 | 39.28 | 5.10 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $7,200 | 39.11 | 5.43 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHX | $6,800 | 37.24 | 5.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | POR | $5,000 | 32.98 | 6.60 |
| Cristiano Felicio | CHI | $3,200 | 18.59 | 5.81 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,900 | 27.90 | 5.69 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHX | $6,800 | 37.24 | 5.48 |
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.