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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 | Chris Paul |
| SG | Joe Ingles |
| SF | Trevor Ariza |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| C | Anthony Davis |
| G | E’Twaun Moore |
| F | Kevin Durant |
| Util | Thabo Sefolosha |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 326.22 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,900 | 58.85 | 5.40 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,500 | 45.45 | 5.35 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,300 | 42.65 | 5.84 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,900 | 41.74 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,300 | 42.65 | 5.84 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,900 | 58.85 | 5.40 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,500 | 45.45 | 5.35 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,900 | 41.74 | 5.28 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,900 | 58.85 | 5.40 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,500 | 45.45 | 5.35 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,900 | 41.74 | 5.28 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,800 | 35.56 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,000 | 22.78 | 5.69 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,400 | 29.55 | 5.47 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,900 | 58.85 | 5.40 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,500 | 45.45 | 5.35 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,000 | 51.01 | 5.67 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,400 | 29.55 | 5.47 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,000 | 22.78 | 5.69 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $5,000 | 22.11 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,000 | 22.78 | 5.69 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,000 | 51.01 | 5.67 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,400 | 29.55 | 5.47 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,200 | 16.67 | 5.21 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,100 | 61.20 | 5.51 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,000 | 51.01 | 5.67 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 42.66 | 5.27 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,500 | 37.83 | 5.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,500 | 37.83 | 5.82 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,000 | 51.01 | 5.67 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,100 | 61.20 | 5.51 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 42.66 | 5.27 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,100 | 61.20 | 5.51 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 42.66 | 5.27 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,000 | 38.82 | 5.55 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $6,800 | 37.81 | 5.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $6,800 | 37.81 | 5.56 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,000 | 38.82 | 5.55 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,100 | 61.20 | 5.51 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 42.66 | 5.27 |
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.