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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 | Trey Burke |
| SG | Troy Daniels |
| SF | Josh Jackson |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Maxi Kleber |
| Util | John Jenkins |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 307.91 |
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 | $11,300 | 57.69 | 5.11 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 53.62 | 4.58 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,800 | 46.29 | 5.26 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 43.98 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Burke | DAL | $4,600 | 31.02 | 6.74 |
| Elie Okobo | PHX | $3,200 | 18.30 | 5.72 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,100 | 32.82 | 5.38 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $7,000 | 37.26 | 5.32 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,700 | 39.94 | 5.19 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,100 | 36.75 | 4.04 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,100 | 34.14 | 4.81 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,200 | 34.03 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Daniels | PHX | $3,200 | 20.07 | 6.27 |
| Justin Jackson | DAL | $4,300 | 23.73 | 5.52 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $4,500 | 23.57 | 5.24 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,300 | 27.59 | 5.21 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $10,000 | 50.00 | 5.00 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,700 | 44.70 | 5.14 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,700 | 41.93 | 4.82 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,100 | 36.72 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Hezonja | NYK | $4,700 | 27.37 | 5.82 |
| Josh Jackson | PHX | $5,900 | 33.50 | 5.68 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,000 | 26.98 | 5.40 |
| Justin Anderson | ATL | $4,400 | 23.67 | 5.38 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,700 | 44.31 | 5.09 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,100 | 41.44 | 5.12 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 41.41 | 5.05 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,600 | 37.86 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $4,600 | 26.57 | 5.78 |
| Dragan Bender | PHX | $4,600 | 26.29 | 5.71 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $3,600 | 20.38 | 5.66 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $4,100 | 23.08 | 5.63 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,300 | 50.69 | 4.92 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,300 | 48.81 | 5.25 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,600 | 47.33 | 4.93 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,900 | 45.84 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salah Mejri | DAL | $3,500 | 20.81 | 5.95 |
| Kosta Koufos | SAC | $3,100 | 17.05 | 5.50 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $6,800 | 36.65 | 5.39 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,300 | 48.81 | 5.25 |
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.