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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 | Matthew Dellavedova |
| SG | Dwyane Wade |
| SF | Khris Middleton |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| C | DeAndre Jordan |
| G | Chris Paul |
| F | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| Util | Gerald Green |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 293.42 |
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 | $10,300 | 49.69 | 4.82 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,200 | 49.51 | 5.38 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,300 | 44.49 | 5.36 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,900 | 40.61 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Dellavedova | MIL | $2,800 | 16.85 | 6.02 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,200 | 49.51 | 5.38 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,300 | 44.49 | 5.36 |
| Cory Joseph | TOR | $3,100 | 16.62 | 5.36 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,000 | 42.11 | 5.26 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $6,200 | 33.53 | 5.41 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,900 | 31.49 | 5.34 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,000 | 26.01 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Dellavedova | MIL | $2,800 | 16.85 | 6.02 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $6,200 | 33.53 | 5.41 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,900 | 31.49 | 5.34 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,000 | 42.11 | 5.26 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 49.69 | 4.82 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $10,000 | 47.61 | 4.76 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,800 | 37.15 | 4.76 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,000 | 33.16 | 5.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,000 | 33.16 | 5.53 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $5,700 | 29.69 | 5.21 |
| Luc Richard Mbah a Moute | LAC | $2,800 | 14.13 | 5.05 |
| Paul Zipser | CHI | $2,700 | 13.48 | 4.99 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $7,600 | 39.46 | 5.19 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,800 | 31.48 | 5.43 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,300 | 28.24 | 5.33 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $4,900 | 25.74 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,800 | 31.48 | 5.43 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,300 | 28.24 | 5.33 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,600 | 24.48 | 5.32 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $4,900 | 25.74 | 5.25 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,000 | 39.60 | 5.66 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $7,600 | 39.46 | 5.19 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,400 | 35.47 | 5.54 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,800 | 31.48 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,000 | 39.60 | 5.66 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,400 | 35.47 | 5.54 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,800 | 31.48 | 5.43 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,300 | 28.24 | 5.33 |
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.