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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 | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | Jamal Crawford |
| SF | Andrew Wiggins |
| PF | Gorgui Dieng |
| C | DeAndre Jordan |
| G | Devin Booker |
| F | Blake Griffin |
| Util | Tyus Jones |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 289.43 |
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 | $12,400 | 62.73 | 5.06 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 44.79 | 4.87 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $7,900 | 43.87 | 5.55 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $8,600 | 43.53 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $7,900 | 43.87 | 5.55 |
| Kris Dunn | MIN | $3,900 | 20.45 | 5.24 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $7,200 | 36.90 | 5.13 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $6,100 | 31.08 | 5.10 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,400 | 62.73 | 5.06 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $10,000 | 49.16 | 4.92 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,200 | 38.49 | 5.35 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $7,200 | 36.90 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $3,900 | 21.17 | 5.43 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,200 | 38.49 | 5.35 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $7,200 | 36.90 | 5.13 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,400 | 62.73 | 5.06 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,100 | 51.30 | 5.08 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $10,000 | 49.16 | 4.92 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,100 | 36.64 | 5.16 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $7,500 | 33.44 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,100 | 36.64 | 5.16 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,100 | 51.30 | 5.08 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,700 | 28.14 | 4.94 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $10,000 | 49.16 | 4.92 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,900 | 51.61 | 4.73 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,100 | 39.58 | 4.89 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,300 | 35.76 | 4.90 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $7,500 | 33.44 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,900 | 30.10 | 5.10 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,500 | 22.58 | 5.02 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,700 | 28.14 | 4.94 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,000 | 29.47 | 4.91 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,900 | 51.61 | 4.73 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $6,900 | 39.79 | 5.77 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,100 | 39.58 | 4.89 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,000 | 39.01 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $6,900 | 39.79 | 5.77 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,000 | 36.85 | 5.26 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,600 | 29.16 | 5.21 |
| Alan Williams | PHO | $5,000 | 25.60 | 5.12 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.