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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 | Terry Rozier |
| SG | Marcus Smart |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Dante Cunningham |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| G | Chris Paul |
| F | E’Twaun Moore |
| Util | Raymond Felton |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 312.66 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,000 | 59.90 | 5.45 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 58.95 | 5.08 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 45.61 | 4.96 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,100 | 45.21 | 5.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,100 | 24.96 | 6.09 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $6,100 | 34.49 | 5.65 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,100 | 45.21 | 5.58 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,000 | 59.90 | 5.45 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 58.95 | 5.08 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,100 | 45.21 | 5.58 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,200 | 42.16 | 5.14 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,600 | 40.51 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,100 | 24.96 | 6.09 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,000 | 28.42 | 5.68 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $6,100 | 34.49 | 5.65 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,100 | 45.21 | 5.58 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,900 | 56.90 | 5.22 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,200 | 42.16 | 5.14 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,000 | 36.59 | 4.57 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,200 | 36.58 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,000 | 28.42 | 5.68 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,000 | 27.68 | 5.54 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,700 | 25.28 | 5.38 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,700 | 24.94 | 5.31 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,700 | 57.43 | 5.37 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,900 | 56.90 | 5.22 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,300 | 34.96 | 4.79 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,000 | 31.03 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,700 | 25.28 | 5.38 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,700 | 57.43 | 5.37 |
| Dante Cunningham | NOP | $3,500 | 18.56 | 5.30 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,900 | 56.90 | 5.22 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,700 | 57.43 | 5.37 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,800 | 37.20 | 4.77 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,300 | 35.38 | 4.85 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,300 | 34.96 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,900 | 33.31 | 5.65 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,700 | 57.43 | 5.37 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $4,800 | 24.40 | 5.08 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,500 | 32.99 | 5.08 |
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.