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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 | Shaun Livingston |
| SG | Nick Young |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Draymond Green |
| G | Jrue Holiday |
| F | David West |
| Util | Malcolm Miller |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 279.36 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,500 | 40.63 | 4.78 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,700 | 40.07 | 5.20 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,500 | 39.37 | 5.25 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $7,300 | 36.50 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,500 | 39.37 | 5.25 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,700 | 40.07 | 5.20 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $7,300 | 36.50 | 5.00 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,500 | 40.63 | 4.78 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,500 | 40.63 | 4.78 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,800 | 39.79 | 5.10 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,500 | 39.37 | 5.25 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 32.30 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,500 | 39.37 | 5.25 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,800 | 39.79 | 5.10 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 32.30 | 4.89 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,500 | 40.63 | 4.78 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,900 | 62.86 | 5.28 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 49.10 | 5.06 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,800 | 39.79 | 5.10 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,500 | 18.78 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,900 | 62.86 | 5.28 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,800 | 39.79 | 5.10 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 49.10 | 5.06 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,300 | 14.21 | 4.30 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,900 | 62.86 | 5.28 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,700 | 57.37 | 5.36 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 49.10 | 5.06 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 39.69 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,700 | 57.37 | 5.36 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,900 | 62.86 | 5.28 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,900 | 35.31 | 5.12 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 49.10 | 5.06 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,700 | 57.37 | 5.36 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 39.69 | 4.90 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,400 | 30.18 | 4.72 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $6,200 | 28.21 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,700 | 57.37 | 5.36 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 39.69 | 4.90 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,400 | 30.18 | 4.72 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,000 | 23.14 | 4.63 |
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.