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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 | Stephen Curry |
| SG | Joe Harris |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Montrezl Harrell |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Klay Thompson |
| F | DeMarre Carroll |
| Util | Alan Williams |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 331.41 |
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 | $8,800 | 50.14 | 5.70 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,400 | 45.69 | 5.44 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $7,300 | 40.25 | 5.51 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,800 | 36.43 | 5.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $5,000 | 29.96 | 5.99 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,800 | 50.14 | 5.70 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $7,300 | 40.25 | 5.51 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,400 | 45.69 | 5.44 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,400 | 39.35 | 5.32 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,800 | 32.81 | 5.66 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,700 | 29.78 | 6.34 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $5,600 | 28.97 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,700 | 29.78 | 6.34 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,800 | 32.81 | 5.66 |
| Landry Shamet | LAC | $3,600 | 19.68 | 5.47 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,000 | 21.66 | 5.41 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,000 | 46.32 | 5.79 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,600 | 35.68 | 5.41 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,200 | 35.26 | 5.69 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,400 | 25.96 | 5.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,400 | 25.96 | 5.90 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,000 | 46.32 | 5.79 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,200 | 35.26 | 5.69 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,600 | 35.68 | 5.41 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $5,900 | 36.04 | 6.11 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,100 | 33.46 | 5.49 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,400 | 14.50 | 4.26 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $3,200 | 6.35 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $5,900 | 36.04 | 6.11 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,100 | 33.46 | 5.49 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,400 | 14.50 | 4.26 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $3,200 | 6.35 | 1.98 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,800 | 55.18 | 5.63 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $7,100 | 40.21 | 5.66 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $4,500 | 25.37 | 5.64 |
| Ed Davis | BKN | $3,900 | 21.58 | 5.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $7,100 | 40.21 | 5.66 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $4,500 | 25.37 | 5.64 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,800 | 55.18 | 5.63 |
| Ed Davis | BKN | $3,900 | 21.58 | 5.53 |
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.