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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 | Trey Burke |
| SG | Jamal Crawford |
| SF | T.J. Warren |
| PF | Al Horford |
| C | Anthony Davis |
| G | Kyle Lowry |
| F | Nikola Mirotic |
| Util | Cameron Payne |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 314.72 |
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 | 60.17 | 5.10 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 54.36 | 4.90 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,600 | 48.19 | 4.55 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,900 | 46.48 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Burke | NYK | $4,600 | 27.98 | 6.08 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,300 | 36.21 | 5.75 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,300 | 39.59 | 5.42 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $4,300 | 23.30 | 5.42 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 54.36 | 4.90 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,600 | 48.19 | 4.55 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,900 | 46.48 | 5.22 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,100 | 42.68 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Crawford | MIN | $3,800 | 23.60 | 6.21 |
| Trey Burke | NYK | $4,600 | 27.98 | 6.08 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $4,200 | 24.53 | 5.84 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,300 | 36.21 | 5.75 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 48.03 | 4.57 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,000 | 42.60 | 4.73 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,300 | 40.67 | 4.90 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,200 | 39.47 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $4,200 | 24.53 | 5.84 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,700 | 24.91 | 5.30 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,200 | 32.57 | 5.25 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,500 | 28.74 | 5.23 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 61.21 | 5.23 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 48.03 | 4.57 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,000 | 42.60 | 4.73 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,500 | 40.46 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,500 | 35.34 | 5.44 |
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $4,500 | 24.15 | 5.37 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,700 | 24.91 | 5.30 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,200 | 32.57 | 5.25 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 61.21 | 5.23 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,900 | 46.92 | 4.74 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,200 | 44.58 | 4.85 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,500 | 40.46 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | PHO | $5,600 | 30.51 | 5.45 |
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $4,500 | 24.15 | 5.37 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 61.21 | 5.23 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,400 | 33.22 | 5.19 |
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.