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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 | Ben Simmons |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Rudy Gay |
| PF | Montrezl Harrell |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Jamal Murray |
| F | Tobias Harris |
| Util | Greg Monroe |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 311.14 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 49.21 | 5.41 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $7,700 | 41.87 | 5.44 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,200 | 40.78 | 4.97 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,400 | 39.59 | 5.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,500 | 35.63 | 5.48 |
| Derrick White | SAS | $4,900 | 26.81 | 5.47 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $7,700 | 41.87 | 5.44 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $5,300 | 28.75 | 5.42 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,600 | 41.55 | 5.47 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,200 | 37.67 | 5.23 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,900 | 32.93 | 5.58 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $5,400 | 26.87 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,900 | 32.93 | 5.58 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,600 | 41.55 | 5.47 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $4,800 | 26.22 | 5.46 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,200 | 37.67 | 5.23 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,400 | 46.02 | 5.48 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,900 | 37.27 | 5.40 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,100 | 33.90 | 5.56 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,000 | 26.71 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,100 | 33.90 | 5.56 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,400 | 46.02 | 5.48 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,900 | 37.27 | 5.40 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,000 | 26.71 | 5.34 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,500 | 40.87 | 5.45 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,300 | 36.24 | 5.75 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,700 | 35.10 | 5.24 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,700 | 30.11 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,300 | 36.24 | 5.75 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,500 | 40.87 | 5.45 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,700 | 30.11 | 5.28 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,700 | 35.10 | 5.24 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,400 | 51.93 | 5.52 |
| Boban Marjanovic | PHI | $4,700 | 25.81 | 5.49 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $4,300 | 23.85 | 5.55 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $3,900 | 19.90 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $4,300 | 23.85 | 5.55 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,400 | 51.93 | 5.52 |
| Boban Marjanovic | PHI | $4,700 | 25.81 | 5.49 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $3,900 | 19.90 | 5.10 |
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.