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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 | Stephen Curry |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | Gerald Green |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Blake Griffin |
| G | Klay Thompson |
| F | Paul George |
| Util | Luc Richard Mbah a Moute |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 304.98 |
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 | $11,300 | 61.23 | 5.42 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,400 | 54.80 | 6.52 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,800 | 51.02 | 5.21 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,200 | 35.09 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,400 | 54.80 | 6.52 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,300 | 61.23 | 5.42 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,800 | 51.02 | 5.21 |
| Milos Teodosic | LAC | $5,100 | 25.67 | 5.03 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,400 | 54.80 | 6.52 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,800 | 51.02 | 5.21 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,100 | 35.64 | 5.84 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,500 | 35.61 | 5.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,400 | 54.80 | 6.52 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,100 | 35.64 | 5.84 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,500 | 35.61 | 5.48 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,800 | 51.02 | 5.21 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $7,000 | 36.04 | 5.15 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $5,800 | 28.71 | 4.95 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,300 | 26.64 | 5.03 |
| Gerald Green | HOU | $4,000 | 20.84 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | HOU | $4,000 | 20.84 | 5.21 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,000 | 36.04 | 5.15 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,300 | 26.64 | 5.03 |
| Terrance Ferguson | OKC | $3,000 | 14.93 | 4.98 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,200 | 41.10 | 5.01 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,600 | 39.85 | 6.04 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $5,800 | 28.71 | 4.95 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,300 | 22.20 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,600 | 39.85 | 6.04 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,300 | 22.20 | 5.16 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,200 | 41.10 | 5.01 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $5,800 | 28.71 | 4.95 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,200 | 41.10 | 5.01 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,600 | 39.85 | 6.04 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $6,700 | 32.62 | 4.87 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,800 | 31.42 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,600 | 39.85 | 6.04 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,300 | 22.20 | 5.16 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,200 | 41.10 | 5.01 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $6,700 | 32.62 | 4.87 |
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.