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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 | CJ McCollum |
| SG | Jaylen Brown |
| SF | P.J. Tucker |
| PF | Thon Maker |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | James Harden |
| F | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| Util | Markieff Morris |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 314.28 |
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 | $10,100 | 59.23 | 5.86 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,300 | 57.67 | 5.60 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,400 | 48.42 | 5.76 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,100 | 44.16 | 5.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,100 | 59.23 | 5.86 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,400 | 48.42 | 5.76 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,200 | 35.30 | 5.69 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $5,800 | 33.01 | 5.69 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,800 | 35.17 | 5.17 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,300 | 29.33 | 4.66 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $5,600 | 27.86 | 4.98 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,400 | 26.42 | 6.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,400 | 26.42 | 6.00 |
| Luke Kennard | DET | $3,600 | 20.51 | 5.70 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,100 | 23.38 | 5.70 |
| Sterling Brown | MIL | $4,300 | 22.67 | 5.27 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 56.59 | 5.44 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,200 | 46.27 | 5.03 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,700 | 30.69 | 5.38 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,700 | 27.91 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $3,400 | 19.98 | 5.88 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,200 | 23.65 | 5.63 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,700 | 25.65 | 5.46 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 56.59 | 5.44 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,500 | 34.19 | 5.26 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,400 | 30.91 | 4.83 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,400 | 29.38 | 5.44 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,300 | 24.18 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thon Maker | DET | $3,800 | 22.03 | 5.80 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,400 | 29.38 | 5.44 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,500 | 34.19 | 5.26 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,400 | 30.91 | 4.83 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,800 | 48.51 | 5.51 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,700 | 43.06 | 5.59 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,700 | 37.88 | 5.65 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $6,600 | 36.02 | 5.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,700 | 37.88 | 5.65 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,700 | 43.06 | 5.59 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,800 | 48.51 | 5.51 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $6,600 | 36.02 | 5.46 |
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.