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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 | John Wall |
| SG | C.J. McCollum |
| SF | Norman Powell |
| PF | P.J. Tucker |
| C | Draymond Green |
| G | DeMar DeRozan |
| F | Khris Middleton |
| Util | José Calderón |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 292.09 |
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 | $10,200 | 54.82 | 5.37 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,900 | 50.56 | 5.11 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,600 | 47.12 | 4.91 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,000 | 46.01 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $10,200 | 54.82 | 5.37 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,800 | 40.60 | 5.21 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,600 | 39.16 | 5.15 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,500 | 38.65 | 5.15 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 42.26 | 5.09 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,600 | 39.16 | 5.15 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,400 | 37.09 | 5.01 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 30.81 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,600 | 39.16 | 5.15 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 42.26 | 5.09 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,400 | 37.09 | 5.01 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $5,500 | 26.99 | 4.91 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,900 | 50.56 | 5.11 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,200 | 41.53 | 4.51 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,600 | 34.82 | 5.28 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $5,500 | 26.99 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,800 | 22.29 | 5.86 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,600 | 34.82 | 5.28 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,900 | 50.56 | 5.11 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $5,500 | 26.99 | 4.91 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,400 | 42.12 | 5.01 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,200 | 41.53 | 4.51 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,000 | 40.81 | 5.10 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,200 | 31.75 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,600 | 28.94 | 5.17 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,200 | 31.75 | 5.12 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,000 | 40.81 | 5.10 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,400 | 42.12 | 5.01 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,400 | 42.12 | 5.01 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,000 | 40.81 | 5.10 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $6,100 | 32.03 | 5.25 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,200 | 31.75 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $6,100 | 32.03 | 5.25 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $5,700 | 29.27 | 5.13 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,200 | 31.75 | 5.12 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,000 | 40.81 | 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.