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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 | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Torrey Craig |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Jakob Poeltl |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Mike Scott |
| Util | Jared Dudley |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 286.68 |
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 | 59.37 | 5.82 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 49.47 | 5.62 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,100 | 43.64 | 5.39 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,600 | 43.24 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,200 | 59.37 | 5.82 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 49.47 | 5.62 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $5,000 | 27.36 | 5.47 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,000 | 37.89 | 5.41 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,900 | 40.33 | 5.10 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,100 | 34.81 | 4.90 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $5,900 | 33.79 | 5.73 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,100 | 26.06 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrey Craig | DEN | $3,400 | 21.46 | 6.31 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $5,900 | 33.79 | 5.73 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,200 | 23.57 | 5.61 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $4,800 | 24.99 | 5.21 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $9,000 | 50.16 | 5.57 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,300 | 43.36 | 5.22 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,800 | 36.06 | 5.30 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,600 | 34.33 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $9,000 | 50.16 | 5.57 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,800 | 36.06 | 5.30 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,300 | 43.36 | 5.22 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,600 | 34.33 | 5.20 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,800 | 40.62 | 5.21 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,500 | 37.13 | 4.95 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,200 | 27.16 | 5.22 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,100 | 24.98 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,200 | 27.16 | 5.22 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,800 | 40.62 | 5.21 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,500 | 37.13 | 4.95 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,100 | 24.98 | 4.90 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,000 | 52.46 | 5.25 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,300 | 51.83 | 5.57 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,700 | 39.09 | 5.08 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $6,100 | 36.06 | 5.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $4,100 | 24.40 | 5.95 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $6,100 | 36.06 | 5.91 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,300 | 51.83 | 5.57 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,000 | 52.46 | 5.25 |
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.