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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 | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Jerami Grant |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Dwight Howard |
| G | John Wall |
| F | Evan Turner |
| Util | José Calderón |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 301.83 |
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 | $13,100 | 67.74 | 5.17 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,000 | 62.65 | 5.22 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,300 | 55.32 | 5.37 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,700 | 48.34 | 5.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,700 | 48.34 | 5.56 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,800 | 32.22 | 5.55 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,600 | 46.81 | 5.44 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,300 | 55.32 | 5.37 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,000 | 62.65 | 5.22 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,200 | 38.94 | 5.41 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,300 | 38.40 | 5.26 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,200 | 31.68 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,200 | 38.94 | 5.41 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,300 | 27.96 | 5.27 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,300 | 38.40 | 5.26 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,800 | 25.13 | 5.24 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,200 | 28.66 | 5.51 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,400 | 26.11 | 4.83 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,500 | 25.78 | 2.71 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,800 | 25.13 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $2,700 | 15.15 | 5.61 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,200 | 28.66 | 5.51 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,800 | 25.13 | 5.24 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $4,500 | 23.17 | 5.15 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,500 | 44.25 | 5.90 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $6,900 | 35.75 | 5.18 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,600 | 32.11 | 5.73 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,200 | 28.66 | 5.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,500 | 44.25 | 5.90 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,600 | 32.11 | 5.73 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $2,700 | 15.15 | 5.61 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,200 | 28.66 | 5.51 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,500 | 44.25 | 5.90 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $6,500 | 37.35 | 5.75 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,500 | 29.39 | 5.34 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,100 | 29.22 | 5.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,500 | 44.25 | 5.90 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $6,500 | 37.35 | 5.75 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,100 | 29.22 | 5.73 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $4,600 | 25.77 | 5.60 |
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.