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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 | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Ante Zizic |
| G | Stephen Curry |
| F | Kevin Durant |
| Util | Kosta Koufos |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 273.6 |
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 | $8,900 | 46.31 | 5.20 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,100 | 44.39 | 4.88 |
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $6,600 | 36.27 | 5.49 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,400 | 36.08 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $6,600 | 36.27 | 5.49 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $5,700 | 30.09 | 5.28 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,900 | 46.31 | 5.20 |
| Brandon Knight | CLE | $3,600 | 18.57 | 5.16 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,300 | 36.10 | 4.94 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,900 | 35.43 | 5.14 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,100 | 33.08 | 5.42 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,600 | 27.07 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,100 | 33.08 | 5.42 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,900 | 35.43 | 5.14 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,300 | 36.10 | 4.94 |
| Sterling Brown | MIL | $4,400 | 21.24 | 4.83 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 52.26 | 4.71 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,700 | 45.08 | 5.18 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,000 | 36.10 | 5.16 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAC | $4,500 | 28.36 | 6.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | SAC | $4,500 | 28.36 | 6.30 |
| Mike Scott | PHI | $3,400 | 18.87 | 5.55 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,700 | 45.08 | 5.18 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,000 | 36.10 | 5.16 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $6,300 | 32.23 | 5.12 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $6,400 | 32.15 | 5.02 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,000 | 31.62 | 5.27 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $4,300 | 24.10 | 5.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $4,300 | 24.10 | 5.60 |
| Marquese Chriss | CLE | $3,300 | 17.47 | 5.29 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,000 | 31.62 | 5.27 |
| Moritz Wagner | LAL | $4,200 | 21.88 | 5.21 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,200 | 50.90 | 4.99 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $7,100 | 41.63 | 5.86 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $6,700 | 35.97 | 5.37 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,900 | 29.58 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ante Zizic | CLE | $3,500 | 22.38 | 6.39 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $7,100 | 41.63 | 5.86 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $6,700 | 35.97 | 5.37 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,900 | 29.58 | 5.01 |
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.