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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 | Eric Bledsoe |
| SG | Luke Kennard |
| SF | Marcus Morris |
| PF | Al Horford |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | James Harden |
| F | Jayson Tatum |
| Util | Glenn Robinson III |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 311.39 |
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 | $10,700 | 62.95 | 5.88 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,300 | 45.64 | 5.50 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,000 | 40.86 | 5.11 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,200 | 37.97 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,700 | 62.95 | 5.88 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,700 | 31.57 | 5.54 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,300 | 45.64 | 5.50 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,500 | 35.58 | 5.47 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,700 | 35.53 | 5.30 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $5,500 | 29.64 | 5.39 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,200 | 27.43 | 4.42 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,800 | 24.82 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $5,500 | 29.64 | 5.39 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,700 | 35.53 | 5.30 |
| Luke Kennard | DET | $4,100 | 21.51 | 5.25 |
| Sterling Brown | MIL | $4,300 | 22.29 | 5.18 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 58.48 | 5.57 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,600 | 33.28 | 5.94 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,900 | 29.24 | 4.96 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,300 | 27.94 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,600 | 27.41 | 5.96 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,600 | 33.28 | 5.94 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 58.48 | 5.57 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,300 | 27.94 | 5.27 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,600 | 36.52 | 5.53 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,300 | 30.68 | 4.87 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,400 | 26.30 | 4.87 |
| Thon Maker | DET | $3,600 | 18.69 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,600 | 36.52 | 5.53 |
| Thon Maker | DET | $3,600 | 18.69 | 5.19 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,300 | 30.68 | 4.87 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,400 | 26.30 | 4.87 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,100 | 47.07 | 5.17 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,800 | 41.08 | 5.27 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,000 | 38.89 | 5.56 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,100 | 32.85 | 5.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,000 | 38.89 | 5.56 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,100 | 32.85 | 5.39 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,800 | 41.08 | 5.27 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,100 | 47.07 | 5.17 |
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.