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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 | Tim Frazier |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | George Hill |
| F | Paul George |
| Util | Marco Belinelli |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 311.25 |
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 | $10,700 | 61.38 | 5.74 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,200 | 46.15 | 5.02 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,900 | 43.31 | 4.87 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $12,000 | 41.91 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Frazier | MIL | $1,000 | 16.05 | 16.05 |
| George Hill | MIL | $1,800 | 17.15 | 9.53 |
| Tyler Dorsey | MEM | $4,500 | 28.52 | 6.34 |
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $5,900 | 36.18 | 6.13 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,700 | 42.80 | 4.92 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,000 | 40.36 | 5.04 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 35.53 | 5.47 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,200 | 35.21 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Brown | MIL | $4,000 | 25.01 | 6.25 |
| Lance Stephenson | LAL | $4,500 | 26.93 | 5.98 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 35.53 | 5.47 |
| Dwayne Bacon | CHA | $4,500 | 24.56 | 5.46 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $9,600 | 50.02 | 5.21 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,100 | 46.42 | 5.10 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,300 | 35.29 | 4.83 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,600 | 29.83 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Anderson | ATL | $1,600 | 14.77 | 9.23 |
| Bonzie Colson | MIL | $1,000 | 7.76 | 7.76 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,600 | 29.83 | 5.33 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,600 | 50.02 | 5.21 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,200 | 43.72 | 5.33 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 43.49 | 5.37 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,600 | 32.81 | 4.97 |
| Thomas Bryant | WAS | $6,900 | 32.25 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Wood | NOP | $5,000 | 30.03 | 6.01 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $3,500 | 19.81 | 5.66 |
| Moritz Wagner | LAL | $3,300 | 18.13 | 5.49 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,100 | 27.94 | 5.48 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,800 | 51.18 | 5.22 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $7,900 | 46.93 | 5.94 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $7,400 | 39.07 | 5.28 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $6,600 | 38.40 | 5.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $7,900 | 46.93 | 5.94 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $6,600 | 38.40 | 5.82 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $5,700 | 30.91 | 5.42 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $5,200 | 27.67 | 5.32 |
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.