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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 | James Harden |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | Rudy Gay |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Deyonta Davis |
| G | Trae Young |
| F | Moritz Wagner |
| Util | Alex Len |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 262.3 |
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 | 60.89 | 5.34 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,000 | 59.00 | 5.36 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 45.38 | 5.04 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,300 | 44.38 | 5.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick White | SAS | $4,700 | 26.56 | 5.65 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,000 | 59.00 | 5.36 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,300 | 44.38 | 5.35 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 60.89 | 5.34 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,000 | 41.10 | 5.14 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,900 | 35.54 | 5.15 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,400 | 33.76 | 5.28 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,300 | 25.22 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,200 | 23.85 | 5.68 |
| Kevin Huerter | ATL | $4,300 | 22.91 | 5.33 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,400 | 33.76 | 5.28 |
| Marco Belinelli | SAS | $3,700 | 19.40 | 5.24 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $10,000 | 49.72 | 4.97 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,800 | 43.62 | 4.96 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,700 | 30.63 | 5.37 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAC | $4,800 | 24.38 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,700 | 30.63 | 5.37 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $3,800 | 19.79 | 5.21 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAC | $4,800 | 24.38 | 5.08 |
| Vince Carter | ATL | $3,900 | 19.68 | 5.05 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 44.36 | 5.28 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $6,700 | 31.19 | 4.66 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $5,900 | 30.05 | 5.09 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,200 | 29.21 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Wagner | LAL | $3,800 | 21.95 | 5.78 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,000 | 26.81 | 5.36 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 44.36 | 5.28 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $5,900 | 30.05 | 5.09 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,600 | 47.85 | 4.98 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,500 | 39.79 | 5.31 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $7,000 | 37.56 | 5.37 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $7,200 | 36.17 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deyonta Davis | ATL | $3,000 | 18.12 | 6.04 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $5,100 | 29.61 | 5.81 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $7,000 | 37.56 | 5.37 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,500 | 39.79 | 5.31 |
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.