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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 | Darren Collison |
| SG | Iman Shumpert |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Marvin Bagley III |
| C | Willie Cauley-Stein |
| G | Buddy Hield |
| F | Kevin Durant |
| Util | Tyson Chandler |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 274.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,000 | 38.18 | 4.77 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $7,200 | 35.04 | 4.87 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $5,600 | 28.25 | 5.05 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $5,700 | 26.89 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Collison | IND | $4,700 | 25.61 | 5.45 |
| Quinn Cook | GS | $4,800 | 25.22 | 5.25 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $5,600 | 28.25 | 5.05 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $7,200 | 35.04 | 4.87 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,400 | 35.15 | 4.75 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $5,700 | 31.04 | 5.45 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $5,800 | 29.15 | 5.03 |
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $5,000 | 26.61 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iman Shumpert | SAC | $3,600 | 20.42 | 5.67 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $5,700 | 31.04 | 5.45 |
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $5,000 | 26.61 | 5.32 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,200 | 26.52 | 5.10 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,000 | 54.44 | 4.95 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,700 | 52.88 | 4.94 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,300 | 45.17 | 4.86 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,200 | 38.38 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $4,500 | 22.56 | 5.01 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $5,600 | 27.77 | 4.96 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,000 | 54.44 | 4.95 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,700 | 52.88 | 4.94 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,600 | 37.77 | 4.97 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,500 | 32.33 | 4.31 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,100 | 29.08 | 4.77 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,500 | 29.05 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,500 | 29.05 | 5.28 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $5,300 | 26.87 | 5.07 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,600 | 37.77 | 4.97 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,100 | 29.08 | 4.77 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,900 | 31.74 | 5.38 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,200 | 27.34 | 4.41 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $5,100 | 26.27 | 5.15 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,000 | 24.77 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,900 | 31.74 | 5.38 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $5,100 | 26.27 | 5.15 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,000 | 24.77 | 4.95 |
| Boban Marjanovic | LAC | $3,500 | 16.42 | 4.69 |
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.