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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 | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Rondae Hollis-Jefferson |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Darren Collison |
| F | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Util | Aaron Holiday |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 307.32 |
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 | $9,100 | 46.38 | 5.10 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,900 | 42.89 | 4.82 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,600 | 41.16 | 4.79 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,700 | 37.91 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Burke | NYK | $4,200 | 32.14 | 7.65 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $4,500 | 26.98 | 6.00 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $3,800 | 21.73 | 5.72 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $5,300 | 29.75 | 5.61 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,100 | 32.49 | 5.33 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $5,800 | 30.08 | 5.19 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,900 | 29.99 | 4.35 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,600 | 28.25 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Bradley | LAC | $3,700 | 21.54 | 5.82 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $3,800 | 20.73 | 5.45 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,400 | 23.68 | 5.38 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,100 | 32.49 | 5.33 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,400 | 48.28 | 5.14 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,000 | 40.23 | 5.03 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,600 | 31.44 | 5.61 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,400 | 28.87 | 5.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,600 | 31.44 | 5.61 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,900 | 26.33 | 5.37 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,400 | 28.87 | 5.35 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,400 | 48.28 | 5.14 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $8,200 | 37.17 | 4.53 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $6,500 | 36.03 | 5.54 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,100 | 34.47 | 4.85 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,400 | 33.33 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $3,700 | 23.78 | 6.43 |
| Jordan Bell | GS | $3,000 | 18.37 | 6.12 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $6,500 | 36.03 | 5.54 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $3,900 | 21.14 | 5.42 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,800 | 51.13 | 4.73 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,800 | 38.40 | 4.92 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,800 | 32.16 | 4.73 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,500 | 29.15 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,500 | 29.15 | 5.30 |
| Guillermo Hernangómez | CHA | $3,900 | 19.42 | 4.98 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,800 | 38.40 | 4.92 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $4,100 | 19.65 | 4.79 |
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.