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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 James |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SF | Dion Waiters |
| PF | Kevin Durant |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | Malcolm Delaney |
| F | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| Util | Matthew Dellavedova |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 312.79 |
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 | $10,900 | 58.03 | 5.32 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 54.51 | 4.87 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,100 | 49.28 | 4.88 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,700 | 42.88 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike James | PHO | $3,000 | 23.53 | 7.84 |
| Malcolm Delaney | ATL | $3,000 | 20.68 | 6.89 |
| Matthew Dellavedova | MIL | $3,100 | 19.08 | 6.15 |
| George Hill | SAC | $5,100 | 29.41 | 5.77 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 54.51 | 4.87 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,700 | 42.88 | 4.93 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,300 | 40.14 | 5.50 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $6,800 | 38.33 | 5.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Delaney | ATL | $3,000 | 20.68 | 6.89 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $4,800 | 30.20 | 6.29 |
| Matthew Dellavedova | MIL | $3,100 | 19.08 | 6.15 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,600 | 27.13 | 5.90 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,900 | 58.03 | 5.32 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 49.94 | 5.20 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $7,700 | 41.76 | 5.42 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $6,800 | 38.33 | 5.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $4,800 | 30.20 | 6.29 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,200 | 24.78 | 5.90 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,600 | 27.13 | 5.90 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $5,600 | 32.98 | 5.89 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 49.94 | 5.20 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 44.39 | 5.22 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $7,000 | 40.20 | 5.74 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,900 | 39.90 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $4,000 | 24.36 | 6.09 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,900 | 34.26 | 5.81 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $7,000 | 40.20 | 5.74 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,300 | 30.35 | 5.73 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,800 | 44.65 | 5.72 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 44.39 | 5.22 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,900 | 41.44 | 5.25 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $7,000 | 40.20 | 5.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $4,000 | 24.36 | 6.09 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $7,000 | 40.20 | 5.74 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,500 | 31.45 | 5.72 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,800 | 44.65 | 5.72 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you 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. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.