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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 | José Calderón |
| SG | Sasha Vujacic |
| SF | Kyle Anderson |
| PF | Davis Bertans |
| C | Boban Marjanovic |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | LeBron James |
| Util | Guillermo Hernangómez |
| Salary | $45,600 |
| Expected Points | 263.41 |
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 | $14,000 | 73.09 | 5.22 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,100 | 60.58 | 5.01 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $7,700 | 42.43 | 5.51 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,900 | 41.29 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Calderón | ATL | $3,000 | 19.87 | 6.62 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | DEN | $3,800 | 23.14 | 6.09 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $4,500 | 25.31 | 5.62 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $7,700 | 42.43 | 5.51 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,100 | 60.58 | 5.01 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,000 | 43.26 | 5.41 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,800 | 39.60 | 5.08 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $7,500 | 35.49 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sasha Vujacic | NY | $3,000 | 18.65 | 6.22 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $5,600 | 32.99 | 5.89 |
| Justin Holiday | NY | $3,400 | 19.59 | 5.76 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $4,500 | 25.31 | 5.62 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,600 | 55.41 | 5.23 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,400 | 35.95 | 4.86 |
| Danilo Gallinari | DEN | $6,300 | 35.00 | 5.55 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,200 | 33.62 | 5.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | SA | $3,600 | 25.78 | 7.16 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,600 | 29.83 | 6.48 |
| Justin Holiday | NY | $3,400 | 19.59 | 5.76 |
| Danilo Gallinari | DEN | $6,300 | 35.00 | 5.55 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,400 | 52.06 | 5.01 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,200 | 46.47 | 5.05 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,900 | 39.15 | 4.96 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,300 | 33.30 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Bertans | SA | $3,000 | 21.17 | 7.06 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $4,900 | 30.22 | 6.17 |
| Henry Ellenson | DET | $3,000 | 16.29 | 5.43 |
| David Lee | SA | $4,800 | 25.92 | 5.40 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,400 | 52.06 | 5.01 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,600 | 49.97 | 5.21 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,200 | 46.47 | 5.05 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,700 | 44.41 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boban Marjanovic | DET | $3,000 | 24.72 | 8.24 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $4,900 | 30.22 | 6.17 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | SA | $3,000 | 17.74 | 5.91 |
| Nene Hilario | HOU | $4,300 | 24.36 | 5.67 |
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.