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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 | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Zach Randolph |
| C | Myles Turner |
| G | Malcolm Brogdon |
| F | Khris Middleton |
| Util | Spencer Hawes |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 283.41 |
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 | $10,100 | 51.94 | 5.14 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $8,600 | 42.83 | 4.98 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,100 | 40.92 | 5.05 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,500 | 40.02 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,500 | 40.02 | 5.34 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,000 | 26.00 | 5.20 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,100 | 51.94 | 5.14 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,100 | 40.92 | 5.05 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,000 | 41.24 | 5.15 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $5,100 | 24.73 | 4.85 |
| Danny Green | SA | $4,000 | 18.20 | 4.55 |
| Monta Ellis | IND | $4,300 | 17.36 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,000 | 41.24 | 5.15 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $5,100 | 24.73 | 4.85 |
| Danny Green | SA | $4,000 | 18.20 | 4.55 |
| C.J. Miles | IND | $3,500 | 15.90 | 4.54 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 57.62 | 4.97 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,100 | 51.94 | 5.14 |
| Paul George | IND | $10,500 | 51.30 | 4.89 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,300 | 46.21 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,100 | 51.94 | 5.14 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,500 | 33.06 | 5.09 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 57.62 | 4.97 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,300 | 46.21 | 4.97 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | IND | $10,500 | 51.30 | 4.89 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,900 | 39.69 | 5.02 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,200 | 32.22 | 5.20 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,300 | 32.19 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $5,400 | 28.61 | 5.30 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,200 | 32.22 | 5.20 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,600 | 28.92 | 5.16 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,300 | 32.19 | 5.11 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,900 | 39.69 | 5.02 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,100 | 37.69 | 5.31 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,300 | 32.19 | 5.11 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $5,500 | 31.27 | 5.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Turner | IND | $5,500 | 31.27 | 5.69 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,100 | 37.69 | 5.31 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $5,400 | 28.61 | 5.30 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $5,200 | 27.55 | 5.30 |
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.