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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 | Gary Harris |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| C | Enes Kanter |
| G | Jamal Murray |
| F | Tobias Harris |
| Util | Trey Lyles |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 294.9 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,400 | 44.88 | 5.34 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,200 | 39.92 | 5.54 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,900 | 35.00 | 5.07 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $6,400 | 34.46 | 5.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,200 | 39.92 | 5.54 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $6,400 | 34.46 | 5.38 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,400 | 44.88 | 5.34 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,900 | 35.00 | 5.07 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,900 | 39.57 | 5.01 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $5,200 | 26.11 | 5.02 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $4,200 | 22.89 | 5.45 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,500 | 22.33 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $4,200 | 22.89 | 5.45 |
| Torrey Craig | DEN | $3,300 | 16.85 | 5.11 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $5,200 | 26.11 | 5.02 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,900 | 39.57 | 5.01 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,500 | 50.74 | 5.34 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,200 | 36.17 | 5.83 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,300 | 20.90 | 4.86 |
| James Ennis III | PHI | $3,700 | 16.27 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,200 | 36.17 | 5.83 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,500 | 50.74 | 5.34 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,300 | 20.90 | 4.86 |
| Moe Harkless | POR | $3,500 | 16.23 | 4.64 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,000 | 36.44 | 6.07 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,000 | 35.22 | 5.03 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $3,900 | 20.87 | 5.35 |
| Zach Collins | POR | $4,100 | 20.65 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,000 | 36.44 | 6.07 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $3,900 | 20.87 | 5.35 |
| Zach Collins | POR | $4,100 | 20.65 | 5.04 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,000 | 35.22 | 5.03 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,200 | 56.57 | 5.55 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,700 | 47.09 | 5.41 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $5,000 | 30.32 | 6.06 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,500 | 29.93 | 5.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | POR | $5,000 | 30.32 | 6.06 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,200 | 56.57 | 5.55 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,500 | 29.93 | 5.44 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,700 | 47.09 | 5.41 |
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.