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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 | Ben Simmons |
| SG | Marco Belinelli |
| SF | Rudy Gay |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| G | Dejounte Murray |
| F | Robert Covington |
| Util | Derrick Walton Jr. |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 289.5 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,700 | 48.40 | 4.99 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,200 | 29.35 | 4.73 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $5,300 | 27.51 | 5.19 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,600 | 26.08 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $5,300 | 27.51 | 5.19 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $4,200 | 21.23 | 5.05 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,700 | 23.47 | 4.99 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,700 | 48.40 | 4.99 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 32.93 | 5.07 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,800 | 31.23 | 5.38 |
| Marco Belinelli | PHI | $4,800 | 26.61 | 5.54 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,700 | 23.47 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Belinelli | PHI | $4,800 | 26.61 | 5.54 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,800 | 31.23 | 5.38 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,300 | 22.38 | 5.20 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 32.93 | 5.07 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 53.03 | 5.05 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,700 | 48.40 | 4.99 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,900 | 31.37 | 5.32 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,800 | 31.23 | 5.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $4,900 | 27.92 | 5.70 |
| Marco Belinelli | PHI | $4,800 | 26.61 | 5.54 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,800 | 31.23 | 5.38 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,900 | 31.37 | 5.32 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 53.03 | 5.05 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,200 | 43.91 | 4.77 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 39.87 | 5.18 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,900 | 31.37 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $4,900 | 27.92 | 5.70 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,900 | 31.37 | 5.32 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | PHI | $5,700 | 30.06 | 5.27 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 39.87 | 5.18 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,200 | 43.91 | 4.77 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 39.87 | 5.18 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,300 | 30.37 | 4.82 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $6,100 | 27.41 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | GS | $3,600 | 19.52 | 5.42 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 39.87 | 5.18 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,300 | 30.37 | 4.82 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,200 | 43.91 | 4.77 |
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.