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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 | Jerian Grant |
| SG | Gerald Green |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| PF | Gordon Hayward |
| C | DeAndre Jordan |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Kelly Olynyk |
| Util | Terry Rozier |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 301.81 |
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 | $13,900 | 76.89 | 5.53 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 60.07 | 5.27 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,100 | 48.80 | 5.36 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,500 | 42.23 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerian Grant | CHI | $2,700 | 21.92 | 8.12 |
| Michael Carter-Williams | CHI | $2,100 | 12.29 | 5.85 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $13,900 | 76.89 | 5.53 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,900 | 32.22 | 5.46 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 60.07 | 5.27 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $6,400 | 35.25 | 5.51 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,300 | 30.31 | 5.72 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,500 | 30.11 | 5.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | BOS | $2,000 | 13.50 | 6.75 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,300 | 30.31 | 5.72 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $6,400 | 35.25 | 5.51 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,500 | 30.11 | 5.47 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,900 | 49.40 | 4.99 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,300 | 37.84 | 5.18 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $5,100 | 28.56 | 5.60 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $4,900 | 27.35 | 5.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | BOS | $2,000 | 13.50 | 6.75 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $5,100 | 28.56 | 5.60 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $4,900 | 27.35 | 5.58 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,300 | 37.84 | 5.18 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $7,900 | 38.69 | 4.90 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,300 | 37.84 | 5.18 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,600 | 28.56 | 5.10 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $5,100 | 27.43 | 5.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $5,100 | 27.43 | 5.38 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,300 | 37.84 | 5.18 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,000 | 25.67 | 5.13 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,600 | 28.56 | 5.10 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,400 | 39.75 | 5.37 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $7,900 | 38.69 | 4.90 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,700 | 33.86 | 5.05 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,400 | 29.36 | 5.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,400 | 29.36 | 5.44 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,400 | 39.75 | 5.37 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $5,300 | 27.52 | 5.19 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,600 | 28.56 | 5.10 |
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.