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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 | Shelvin Mack |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Otto Porter |
| PF | Markieff Morris |
| C | Marcin Gortat |
| G | John Wall |
| F | Kevin Durant |
| Util | Demetrius Jackson |
| Salary | $48,700 |
| Expected Points | 285.88 |
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 | $10,600 | 54.83 | 5.17 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,600 | 49.59 | 5.17 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 45.05 | 5.01 |
| Shelvin Mack | UTA | $2,000 | 19.07 | 9.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelvin Mack | UTA | $2,000 | 19.07 | 9.54 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,600 | 54.83 | 5.17 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,600 | 49.59 | 5.17 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 45.05 | 5.01 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,500 | 39.11 | 5.21 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,400 | 32.06 | 5.01 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,900 | 28.98 | 4.91 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,600 | 27.87 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,500 | 39.11 | 5.21 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,400 | 32.06 | 5.01 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,600 | 27.87 | 4.98 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,900 | 28.98 | 4.91 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,900 | 43.86 | 4.93 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,700 | 38.99 | 5.06 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,000 | 31.06 | 5.18 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,800 | 30.35 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,800 | 30.35 | 5.23 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,000 | 31.06 | 5.18 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,700 | 38.99 | 5.06 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,600 | 27.87 | 4.98 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,900 | 43.86 | 4.93 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 41.59 | 5.13 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,700 | 38.99 | 5.06 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,000 | 31.06 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,400 | 28.34 | 5.25 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,800 | 30.35 | 5.23 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,000 | 31.06 | 5.18 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 41.59 | 5.13 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 41.59 | 5.13 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,400 | 39.47 | 5.33 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,800 | 39.35 | 5.04 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,500 | 35.16 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,500 | 35.16 | 5.41 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,400 | 39.47 | 5.33 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 41.59 | 5.13 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,800 | 39.35 | 5.04 |
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.