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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 | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | Álex Abrines |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Markieff Morris |
| C | Marcin Gortat |
| G | Dwyane Wade |
| F | Paul Millsap |
| Util | Zaza Pachulia |
| Salary | $41,500 |
| Expected Points | 252.2 |
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 | $13,800 | 71.78 | 5.20 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,000 | 63.12 | 5.26 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,700 | 51.53 | 5.31 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,900 | 46.24 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | CHI | $6,000 | 33.71 | 5.62 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,700 | 51.53 | 5.31 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,000 | 37.07 | 5.30 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,700 | 45.74 | 5.26 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,000 | 63.12 | 5.26 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,000 | 37.07 | 5.30 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,200 | 36.82 | 5.11 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,700 | 33.71 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Álex Abrines | OKC | $2,000 | 11.98 | 5.99 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $5,900 | 32.41 | 5.49 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,700 | 31.20 | 5.47 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,000 | 37.07 | 5.30 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,800 | 47.53 | 5.40 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $10,200 | 43.24 | 4.24 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $5,900 | 31.02 | 5.26 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,900 | 29.11 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,800 | 47.53 | 5.40 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,300 | 28.03 | 5.29 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $4,000 | 21.10 | 5.27 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $5,900 | 31.02 | 5.26 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,100 | 39.66 | 5.59 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,900 | 38.12 | 5.52 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $5,800 | 30.28 | 5.22 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,000 | 29.57 | 5.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,000 | 29.57 | 5.91 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,100 | 39.66 | 5.59 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,900 | 38.12 | 5.52 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,300 | 28.03 | 5.29 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $6,800 | 39.52 | 5.81 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,900 | 38.12 | 5.52 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,300 | 29.87 | 4.74 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,600 | 28.76 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,100 | 28.67 | 6.99 |
| Zaza Pachulia | GS | $2,600 | 17.43 | 6.70 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $4,400 | 26.16 | 5.95 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $6,800 | 39.52 | 5.81 |
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.