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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 | Mike Conley |
| SG | Danny Green |
| SF | Lance Stephenson |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| G | Kyrie Irving |
| F | LeBron James |
| Util | Al Jefferson |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 300.04 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $8,000 | 41.46 | 5.18 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,200 | 40.97 | 5.69 |
| Jeff Teague | IND | $7,300 | 36.17 | 4.95 |
| Tony Parker | SA | $4,200 | 18.60 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,200 | 40.97 | 5.69 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $8,000 | 41.46 | 5.18 |
| Jeff Teague | IND | $7,300 | 36.17 | 4.95 |
| Patty Mills | SA | $3,500 | 15.98 | 4.56 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Green | SA | $3,300 | 19.18 | 5.81 |
| Monta Ellis | IND | $4,300 | 18.34 | 4.27 |
| J.R. Smith | CLE | $3,800 | 18.04 | 4.75 |
| C.J. Miles | IND | $3,200 | 13.50 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Green | SA | $3,300 | 19.18 | 5.81 |
| Wayne Selden Jr. | MEM | $2,000 | 10.84 | 5.42 |
| J.R. Smith | CLE | $3,800 | 18.04 | 4.75 |
| Monta Ellis | IND | $4,300 | 18.34 | 4.27 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,300 | 57.76 | 5.11 |
| Paul George | IND | $10,400 | 50.49 | 4.85 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,800 | 47.12 | 5.35 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,000 | 24.92 | 6.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,000 | 24.92 | 6.23 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,800 | 47.12 | 5.35 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,300 | 57.76 | 5.11 |
| Paul George | IND | $10,400 | 50.49 | 4.85 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | IND | $10,400 | 50.49 | 4.85 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,200 | 39.23 | 4.78 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,400 | 34.21 | 5.35 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,600 | 25.61 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,400 | 34.21 | 5.35 |
| Paul George | IND | $10,400 | 50.49 | 4.85 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,200 | 39.23 | 4.78 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,600 | 25.61 | 4.57 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,000 | 40.77 | 5.82 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,200 | 39.23 | 4.78 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,400 | 33.09 | 5.17 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,500 | 24.66 | 5.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,000 | 40.77 | 5.82 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,500 | 24.66 | 5.48 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,400 | 33.09 | 5.17 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | SA | $3,000 | 14.49 | 4.83 |
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.