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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 | Chris Paul |
| SG | Wayne Selden Jr. |
| SF | Luc Richard Mbah a Moute |
| PF | Boris Diaw |
| C | Kevin Love |
| G | Kyle Lowry |
| F | LeBron James |
| Util | Thaddeus Young |
| Salary | $47,500 |
| Expected Points | 257.3 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,200 | 44.07 | 4.32 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $8,100 | 43.78 | 5.40 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,200 | 41.65 | 5.08 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $7,800 | 40.43 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | LAC | $8,100 | 43.78 | 5.40 |
| Shelvin Mack | UTA | $3,000 | 15.72 | 5.24 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $7,800 | 40.43 | 5.18 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,200 | 36.68 | 5.09 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,000 | 37.59 | 4.70 |
| J.J. Redick | LAC | $4,600 | 20.88 | 4.54 |
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $4,400 | 19.67 | 4.47 |
| Monta Ellis | IND | $4,300 | 19.40 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Selden Jr. | MEM | $2,000 | 13.10 | 6.55 |
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $3,300 | 18.37 | 5.57 |
| Danny Green | SA | $3,300 | 16.97 | 5.14 |
| C.J. Miles | IND | $3,200 | 16.43 | 5.13 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,800 | 52.70 | 4.88 |
| Paul George | IND | $9,800 | 47.97 | 4.89 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,200 | 44.07 | 4.32 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,500 | 42.43 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luc Richard Mbah a Moute | LAC | $2,600 | 13.42 | 5.16 |
| C.J. Miles | IND | $3,200 | 16.43 | 5.13 |
| Vince Carter | MEM | $3,400 | 17.34 | 5.10 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,500 | 42.43 | 4.99 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | IND | $9,800 | 47.97 | 4.89 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,900 | 39.83 | 5.04 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $7,700 | 37.37 | 4.85 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,200 | 33.45 | 5.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boris Diaw | UTA | $2,300 | 12.99 | 5.65 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,200 | 33.45 | 5.39 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,900 | 39.83 | 5.04 |
| Patrick Patterson | TOR | $2,500 | 12.42 | 4.97 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,900 | 39.83 | 5.04 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,300 | 38.83 | 4.68 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $7,700 | 37.37 | 4.85 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,000 | 34.83 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boris Diaw | UTA | $2,300 | 12.99 | 5.65 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,500 | 23.70 | 5.27 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | SA | $3,000 | 15.35 | 5.12 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $6,800 | 34.69 | 5.10 |
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.