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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 | Caris LeVert |
| SG | Shabazz Muhammad |
| SF | Otto Porter |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Bradley Beal |
| F | Kevin Durant |
| Util | Delon Wright |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 304.3 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 59.39 | 5.12 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,400 | 57.83 | 5.07 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,200 | 53.30 | 5.23 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,700 | 43.66 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $4,200 | 24.71 | 5.88 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $5,100 | 29.39 | 5.76 |
| Mike James | PHO | $4,400 | 23.78 | 5.40 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,800 | 36.14 | 5.31 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 59.39 | 5.12 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,700 | 43.66 | 5.02 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,300 | 39.12 | 5.36 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,200 | 36.81 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabazz Muhammad | MIN | $3,000 | 18.52 | 6.17 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,200 | 25.14 | 5.99 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $4,200 | 24.71 | 5.88 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,000 | 32.95 | 5.49 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,400 | 54.92 | 5.28 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,500 | 51.42 | 5.41 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,000 | 43.13 | 5.39 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,800 | 42.10 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabazz Muhammad | MIN | $3,000 | 18.52 | 6.17 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,900 | 36.06 | 6.11 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,200 | 25.14 | 5.99 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $5,100 | 29.39 | 5.76 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,400 | 54.92 | 5.28 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,500 | 51.42 | 5.41 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,900 | 44.07 | 4.95 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 42.61 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,900 | 36.06 | 6.11 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,100 | 24.29 | 5.92 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,200 | 24.52 | 5.84 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,700 | 36.99 | 5.52 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,600 | 46.40 | 5.39 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,900 | 44.07 | 4.95 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 42.61 | 5.07 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,000 | 41.19 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,100 | 24.29 | 5.92 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,200 | 24.52 | 5.84 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,200 | 35.41 | 5.71 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,500 | 30.81 | 5.60 |
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.