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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 | Yogi Ferrell |
| SG | Troy Daniels |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| G | Dennis Schroder |
| F | Shawn Long |
| Util | Devin Harris |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 321.78 |
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 | $13,300 | 68.98 | 5.19 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,600 | 48.58 | 5.06 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,800 | 48.47 | 4.95 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,500 | 45.16 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $3,900 | 24.59 | 6.31 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $3,800 | 22.45 | 5.91 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $3,500 | 20.12 | 5.75 |
| Tim Frazier | NO | $3,700 | 21.00 | 5.68 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,700 | 47.92 | 4.94 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,800 | 43.63 | 5.59 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,800 | 41.36 | 4.70 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,200 | 37.04 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Daniels | MEM | $3,300 | 22.90 | 6.94 |
| Monta Ellis | IND | $4,400 | 27.21 | 6.18 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $3,800 | 22.45 | 5.91 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $3,500 | 20.12 | 5.75 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,000 | 49.61 | 4.96 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,700 | 47.92 | 4.94 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,400 | 46.65 | 5.55 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,500 | 45.16 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney McGruder | MIA | $3,300 | 18.39 | 5.57 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,400 | 46.65 | 5.55 |
| C.J. Miles | IND | $3,600 | 19.93 | 5.53 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $3,900 | 20.84 | 5.34 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $10,200 | 55.70 | 5.46 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $9,900 | 52.34 | 5.29 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,400 | 46.65 | 5.55 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,500 | 40.00 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawn Long | PHI | $3,900 | 23.63 | 6.06 |
| Kenneth Faried | DEN | $5,000 | 28.89 | 5.78 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,100 | 29.27 | 5.74 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,400 | 46.65 | 5.55 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $10,200 | 55.70 | 5.46 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $9,900 | 52.34 | 5.29 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,400 | 46.34 | 4.93 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,600 | 41.92 | 5.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawn Long | PHI | $3,900 | 23.63 | 6.06 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $4,500 | 26.84 | 5.96 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,600 | 26.21 | 5.70 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | SA | $3,000 | 16.75 | 5.58 |
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.