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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 | Jamal Murray |
| SG | Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot |
| SF | Joe Johnson |
| PF | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| C | Kyle O’Quinn |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Util | Nik Stauskas |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 281.16 |
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 | $13,500 | 70.96 | 5.26 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,900 | 53.73 | 5.43 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,700 | 50.19 | 5.17 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,700 | 48.47 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $4,300 | 24.05 | 5.59 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $5,800 | 32.15 | 5.54 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,900 | 53.73 | 5.43 |
| Jeff Teague | IND | $6,500 | 34.98 | 5.38 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,800 | 50.76 | 5.18 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,600 | 43.49 | 5.06 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 37.39 | 5.34 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $6,800 | 35.88 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $4,300 | 24.05 | 5.59 |
| Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot | PHI | $5,100 | 28.45 | 5.58 |
| Sean Kilpatrick | BKN | $4,000 | 21.88 | 5.47 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,300 | 17.78 | 5.39 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,200 | 54.35 | 5.33 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,900 | 53.73 | 5.43 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,800 | 50.76 | 5.18 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,100 | 44.01 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot | PHI | $5,100 | 28.45 | 5.58 |
| Joe Johnson | UTA | $3,900 | 21.58 | 5.53 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $6,700 | 36.96 | 5.52 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,100 | 33.64 | 5.51 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $10,300 | 58.84 | 5.71 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,100 | 54.04 | 5.35 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,200 | 49.75 | 4.88 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,100 | 44.01 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,600 | 27.82 | 6.05 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $10,300 | 58.84 | 5.71 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,100 | 44.01 | 5.43 |
| Shawn Long | PHI | $3,900 | 21.00 | 5.38 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $10,300 | 58.84 | 5.71 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,100 | 54.04 | 5.35 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,200 | 49.75 | 4.88 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,300 | 45.27 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle O’Quinn | NY | $3,500 | 24.73 | 7.07 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,700 | 28.21 | 6.00 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $10,300 | 58.84 | 5.71 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $4,300 | 24.17 | 5.62 |
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.