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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 | De’Aaron Fox |
| SG | Buddy Hield |
| SF | Michael Beasley |
| PF | Skal Labissiere |
| C | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| Util | Willy Hernangomez |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 293.81 |
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 | $11,800 | 58.41 | 4.95 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,500 | 48.02 | 4.57 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,900 | 41.68 | 4.68 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $6,900 | 34.13 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $5,200 | 30.73 | 5.91 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $4,600 | 24.77 | 5.38 |
| Isaiah Thomas | CLE | $6,000 | 31.04 | 5.17 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,800 | 58.41 | 4.95 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,500 | 48.02 | 4.57 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,700 | 33.74 | 5.04 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 32.32 | 4.90 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $6,500 | 30.92 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $4,700 | 25.48 | 5.42 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,500 | 28.03 | 5.10 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,700 | 33.74 | 5.04 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $5,000 | 24.72 | 4.94 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,800 | 50.84 | 4.71 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 48.20 | 4.59 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,100 | 39.69 | 4.90 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,600 | 36.03 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $5,500 | 35.19 | 6.40 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $4,700 | 25.48 | 5.42 |
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $3,700 | 19.79 | 5.35 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,500 | 28.03 | 5.10 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,800 | 50.84 | 4.71 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 48.20 | 4.59 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,700 | 43.53 | 5.00 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 39.70 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $5,500 | 35.19 | 6.40 |
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $3,700 | 19.79 | 5.35 |
| Willy Hernangomez | NYK | $3,000 | 15.83 | 5.28 |
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $4,400 | 23.20 | 5.27 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,700 | 43.53 | 5.00 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 39.70 | 4.96 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,300 | 34.96 | 4.79 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,600 | 33.75 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Hernangomez | NYK | $3,000 | 15.83 | 5.28 |
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $4,400 | 23.20 | 5.27 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,600 | 33.75 | 5.11 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,700 | 43.53 | 5.00 |
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.