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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 | De’Aaron Fox |
| SG | Tyreke Evans |
| SF | Moe Harkless |
| PF | Kyle O’Quinn |
| C | Ekpe Udoh |
| G | Jamal Murray |
| F | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| Util | Dwight Powell |
| Salary | $43,600 |
| Expected Points | 248.97 |
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 | $11,800 | 59.06 | 5.01 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,500 | 44.24 | 4.66 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,900 | 40.73 | 4.58 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $9,200 | 40.46 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Harris | DAL | $3,300 | 22.56 | 6.84 |
| Quinn Cook | GS | $3,800 | 25.96 | 6.83 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $3,400 | 23.21 | 6.83 |
| Tim Frazier | MIL | $3,400 | 22.53 | 6.63 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,800 | 38.53 | 4.94 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,800 | 33.50 | 4.93 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,100 | 33.43 | 4.71 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,600 | 32.93 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Simmons | PHI | $3,400 | 22.61 | 6.65 |
| Rodney Hood | POR | $4,100 | 25.11 | 6.13 |
| Zhaire Smith | PHI | $3,500 | 20.92 | 5.98 |
| Damion Lee | GS | $3,500 | 20.56 | 5.88 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,500 | 34.25 | 4.57 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,500 | 32.96 | 4.39 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,500 | 29.51 | 3.47 |
| Moe Harkless | POR | $4,500 | 26.76 | 5.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Niang | UTA | $3,500 | 25.54 | 7.30 |
| TJ Leaf | IND | $3,400 | 24.36 | 7.16 |
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $3,600 | 24.72 | 6.87 |
| Doug McDermott | IND | $3,400 | 22.02 | 6.48 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 41.35 | 5.17 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,700 | 38.02 | 4.94 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $7,100 | 33.62 | 4.73 |
| Luke Kornet | NYK | $5,200 | 31.99 | 6.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle O’Quinn | IND | $4,100 | 30.79 | 7.51 |
| Khem Birch | ORL | $3,500 | 25.49 | 7.28 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $4,100 | 29.12 | 7.10 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $3,700 | 23.58 | 6.37 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,100 | 51.17 | 5.07 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,500 | 45.13 | 4.75 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $7,400 | 37.64 | 5.09 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $7,600 | 37.63 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekpe Udoh | UTA | $3,300 | 26.34 | 7.98 |
| Boban Marjanovic | PHI | $4,100 | 26.86 | 6.55 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $4,000 | 23.41 | 5.85 |
| Greg Monroe | PHI | $3,600 | 21.01 | 5.84 |
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.