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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 | Dennis Schroder |
| SG | C.J. McCollum |
| SF | Norman Powell |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Draymond Green |
| G | Bradley Beal |
| F | Kawhi Leonard |
| Util | Mike Muscala |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 295.75 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $10,800 | 55.18 | 5.11 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,200 | 51.14 | 5.01 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 46.30 | 5.09 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,300 | 45.41 | 5.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,200 | 39.46 | 5.48 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,300 | 45.41 | 5.47 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,000 | 37.86 | 5.41 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,900 | 41.54 | 5.26 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,500 | 40.05 | 5.34 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,800 | 39.80 | 5.10 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,000 | 37.86 | 5.41 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,700 | 32.03 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,000 | 37.86 | 5.41 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,500 | 40.05 | 5.34 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,800 | 39.80 | 5.10 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $5,000 | 25.44 | 5.09 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,200 | 51.14 | 5.01 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,000 | 46.07 | 5.12 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,600 | 34.58 | 5.24 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,200 | 25.53 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | TOR | $2,400 | 15.38 | 6.41 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,600 | 34.58 | 5.24 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,000 | 46.07 | 5.12 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,200 | 51.14 | 5.01 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 41.74 | 5.15 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,400 | 38.43 | 5.19 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,200 | 33.45 | 5.40 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,500 | 33.35 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lee | SA | $2,800 | 15.14 | 5.41 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,200 | 33.45 | 5.40 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,900 | 31.06 | 5.26 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,400 | 38.43 | 5.19 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 41.74 | 5.15 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,100 | 38.60 | 5.44 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,500 | 33.35 | 5.13 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $6,300 | 32.33 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,100 | 38.60 | 5.44 |
| David Lee | SA | $2,800 | 15.14 | 5.41 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $5,500 | 29.44 | 5.35 |
| Zaza Pachulia | GS | $2,700 | 14.42 | 5.34 |
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.