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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 | James Harden |
| SG | Wayne Ellington |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Ersan Ilyasova |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | Khris Middleton |
| F | Jae Crowder |
| Util | Michael Frazier |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 301.65 |
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 | $10,500 | 60.51 | 5.76 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,900 | 39.76 | 5.03 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,000 | 37.67 | 5.38 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,800 | 35.12 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,500 | 60.51 | 5.76 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,100 | 28.45 | 5.58 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,000 | 37.67 | 5.38 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,900 | 30.52 | 5.17 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,500 | 35.75 | 5.50 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,300 | 27.44 | 5.18 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,700 | 24.51 | 5.21 |
| Luke Kennard | DET | $4,900 | 23.96 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,500 | 35.75 | 5.50 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,700 | 24.51 | 5.21 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,300 | 27.44 | 5.18 |
| Wayne Ellington | DET | $4,300 | 22.03 | 5.12 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,200 | 57.04 | 5.59 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $4,500 | 21.60 | 4.80 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,000 | 21.21 | 5.30 |
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $3,500 | 16.76 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,200 | 57.04 | 5.59 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,000 | 21.21 | 5.30 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $4,500 | 21.60 | 4.80 |
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $3,500 | 16.76 | 4.79 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $7,700 | 43.06 | 5.59 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,700 | 24.09 | 4.23 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $3,500 | 15.75 | 4.50 |
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $3,700 | 14.89 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $7,700 | 43.06 | 5.59 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $3,500 | 15.75 | 4.50 |
| Kenneth Faried | HOU | $3,400 | 14.52 | 4.27 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,700 | 24.09 | 4.23 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,400 | 44.68 | 5.32 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,500 | 39.60 | 5.28 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,100 | 37.59 | 5.29 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,500 | 29.58 | 5.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,500 | 29.58 | 5.38 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,400 | 44.68 | 5.32 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,100 | 37.59 | 5.29 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,500 | 39.60 | 5.28 |
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.