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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 | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Terrance Ferguson |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Al Horford |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| G | Darren Collison |
| F | Jayson Tatum |
| Util | Raymond Felton |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 305 |
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 | $10,200 | 60.03 | 5.89 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,100 | 47.85 | 5.26 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,900 | 47.02 | 5.28 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $6,800 | 36.95 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,200 | 60.03 | 5.89 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $4,600 | 25.97 | 5.65 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $6,800 | 36.95 | 5.43 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,900 | 47.02 | 5.28 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $6,000 | 30.18 | 5.03 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,400 | 27.14 | 5.03 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $5,000 | 23.99 | 4.80 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,800 | 23.24 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,400 | 27.14 | 5.03 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $6,000 | 30.18 | 5.03 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,200 | 21.08 | 5.02 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,800 | 23.24 | 4.84 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $8,700 | 50.81 | 5.84 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,200 | 43.91 | 5.35 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,200 | 33.71 | 5.44 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,100 | 32.73 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $8,700 | 50.81 | 5.84 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,200 | 33.71 | 5.44 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,100 | 32.73 | 5.37 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,200 | 43.91 | 5.35 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,300 | 37.56 | 5.14 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,400 | 35.61 | 5.56 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $5,800 | 27.60 | 4.76 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,600 | 26.11 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,400 | 35.61 | 5.56 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,300 | 37.56 | 5.14 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,200 | 25.44 | 4.89 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $5,800 | 27.60 | 4.76 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,800 | 43.47 | 5.57 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $6,500 | 37.24 | 5.73 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $5,700 | 30.79 | 5.40 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,900 | 30.36 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | POR | $6,500 | 37.24 | 5.73 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,800 | 43.47 | 5.57 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $5,700 | 30.79 | 5.40 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,500 | 28.43 | 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.