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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 | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SF | DeMar DeRozan |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | John Henson |
| G | Ian Clark |
| F | Ersan Ilyasova |
| Util | Kevon Looney |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 271.9 |
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 | $11,600 | 59.88 | 5.16 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,600 | 46.26 | 4.36 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,500 | 43.24 | 5.09 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,600 | 40.89 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,200 | 38.04 | 5.28 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,700 | 40.45 | 5.25 |
| Ian Clark | NOP | $3,600 | 18.86 | 5.24 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,600 | 59.88 | 5.16 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,600 | 46.26 | 4.36 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,600 | 40.89 | 4.75 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,700 | 40.61 | 5.27 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,700 | 40.45 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,700 | 40.61 | 5.27 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,700 | 40.45 | 5.25 |
| Ian Clark | NOP | $3,600 | 18.86 | 5.24 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,100 | 31.22 | 5.12 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 53.15 | 4.92 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,400 | 46.66 | 4.49 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,700 | 40.61 | 5.27 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,100 | 38.33 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,700 | 40.61 | 5.27 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,400 | 38.23 | 5.17 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,700 | 24.06 | 5.12 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,200 | 26.38 | 5.07 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,400 | 59.39 | 5.21 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 53.15 | 4.92 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,400 | 46.66 | 4.49 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,600 | 38.81 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,400 | 59.39 | 5.21 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $4,400 | 22.65 | 5.15 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,600 | 38.81 | 5.11 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,800 | 24.22 | 5.05 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,400 | 59.39 | 5.21 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,600 | 46.61 | 4.86 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $9,200 | 42.18 | 4.58 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,600 | 38.81 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Henson | MIL | $4,800 | 25.95 | 5.41 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,800 | 30.30 | 5.22 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,400 | 59.39 | 5.21 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $4,400 | 22.65 | 5.15 |
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.