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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 | Yogi Ferrell |
| SG | Nicolas Batum |
| SF | Michael Kidd-Gilchrist |
| PF | Dirk Nowitzki |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Draymond Green |
| Util | Willie Reed |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 292.8 |
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 | $11,900 | 61.22 | 5.14 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,800 | 48.06 | 4.90 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 45.84 | 4.58 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $9,000 | 38.51 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $3,900 | 26.11 | 6.69 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $5,500 | 29.19 | 5.31 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,900 | 61.22 | 5.14 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $5,300 | 26.95 | 5.08 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 45.84 | 4.58 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,900 | 41.63 | 4.68 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,100 | 39.56 | 4.88 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $9,000 | 38.51 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $3,900 | 26.11 | 6.69 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,900 | 26.52 | 5.41 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $5,200 | 27.42 | 5.27 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $5,300 | 26.95 | 5.08 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 48.32 | 4.98 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,900 | 41.63 | 4.68 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,700 | 38.41 | 4.99 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SAS | $8,600 | 34.75 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,900 | 26.52 | 5.41 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,700 | 24.87 | 5.29 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $5,200 | 27.42 | 5.27 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $3,800 | 19.58 | 5.15 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 48.32 | 4.98 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,200 | 43.71 | 4.75 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,700 | 39.96 | 4.59 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,600 | 38.66 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $4,700 | 25.58 | 5.44 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,700 | 24.87 | 5.29 |
| David West | GS | $3,500 | 18.17 | 5.19 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $3,800 | 19.58 | 5.15 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,400 | 46.65 | 4.96 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,200 | 43.71 | 4.75 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,700 | 39.96 | 4.59 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,200 | 39.50 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $4,700 | 25.58 | 5.44 |
| David West | GS | $3,500 | 18.17 | 5.19 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,600 | 38.66 | 5.09 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,200 | 31.46 | 5.07 |
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.