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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 | Jawun Evans |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SF | Andre Iguodala |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| G | Rajon Rondo |
| F | Kevin Durant |
| Util | Nick Young |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 313.53 |
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 | $11,400 | 56.70 | 4.97 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,700 | 48.42 | 4.99 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,500 | 43.61 | 5.13 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,800 | 43.47 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jawun Evans | LAC | $4,700 | 26.96 | 5.74 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $5,700 | 32.62 | 5.72 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,500 | 36.19 | 5.57 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $6,900 | 38.13 | 5.53 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,700 | 48.42 | 4.99 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,800 | 43.47 | 4.94 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,300 | 42.99 | 5.18 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,700 | 42.34 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $6,900 | 38.13 | 5.53 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,000 | 27.34 | 5.47 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $7,200 | 39.22 | 5.45 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,600 | 24.90 | 5.41 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 51.65 | 4.83 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,500 | 50.59 | 5.33 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,600 | 37.47 | 4.93 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,000 | 35.68 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,500 | 24.99 | 5.55 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,600 | 24.90 | 5.41 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,500 | 50.59 | 5.33 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,600 | 29.68 | 5.30 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,000 | 57.77 | 5.25 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 51.65 | 4.83 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,500 | 50.59 | 5.33 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,400 | 43.53 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,700 | 27.27 | 5.80 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,500 | 24.99 | 5.55 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $3,800 | 20.71 | 5.45 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $5,900 | 32.14 | 5.45 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,000 | 57.77 | 5.25 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,900 | 45.55 | 5.12 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,700 | 43.58 | 5.01 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,400 | 43.53 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,700 | 27.27 | 5.80 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $3,800 | 20.71 | 5.45 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $6,800 | 36.89 | 5.43 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,000 | 57.77 | 5.25 |
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.