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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 | Lou Williams |
| SG | Caris LeVert |
| SF | Will Barton |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Kris Dunn |
| F | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| Util | Thon Maker |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 302.89 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,500 | 54.22 | 5.16 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $10,000 | 49.56 | 4.96 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,600 | 44.69 | 5.20 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,900 | 42.63 | 5.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Buycks | DET | $3,000 | 16.64 | 5.55 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $4,900 | 27.17 | 5.54 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $6,800 | 37.32 | 5.49 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,600 | 41.27 | 5.43 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,500 | 54.22 | 5.16 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $10,000 | 49.56 | 4.96 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,600 | 44.69 | 5.20 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,400 | 44.48 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $5,200 | 30.27 | 5.82 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,700 | 31.71 | 5.56 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $7,000 | 38.54 | 5.51 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $6,800 | 37.32 | 5.49 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 56.62 | 4.92 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,900 | 52.64 | 4.83 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,800 | 42.65 | 4.85 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 34.74 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $5,200 | 30.27 | 5.82 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,700 | 31.71 | 5.56 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $5,000 | 26.95 | 5.39 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,200 | 22.21 | 5.29 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 56.62 | 4.92 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,700 | 53.50 | 5.00 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,900 | 52.64 | 4.83 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $9,700 | 48.77 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,400 | 24.86 | 5.65 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,700 | 42.56 | 5.53 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $5,900 | 32.55 | 5.52 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,700 | 30.81 | 5.40 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,700 | 53.50 | 5.00 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $9,700 | 48.77 | 5.03 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,200 | 46.77 | 5.08 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,700 | 42.91 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,400 | 24.86 | 5.65 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,700 | 42.56 | 5.53 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,700 | 30.81 | 5.40 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 42.52 | 5.32 |
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.