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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 | Shaun Livingston |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Danilo Gallinari |
| PF | Alfonzo McKinnie |
| C | Montrezl Harrell |
| G | Stephen Curry |
| F | Kevin Durant |
| Util | Wilson Chandler |
| Salary | $49,000 |
| Expected Points | 242.61 |
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 | $10,400 | 46.15 | 4.44 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $6,200 | 26.88 | 4.33 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $5,800 | 24.36 | 4.20 |
| Landry Shamet | LAC | $4,400 | 17.25 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun Livingston | GS | $1,000 | 7.91 | 7.91 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,400 | 46.15 | 4.44 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $6,200 | 26.88 | 4.33 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $5,800 | 24.36 | 4.20 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAC | $10,000 | 36.71 | 3.67 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,600 | 33.37 | 4.39 |
| Garrett Temple | LAC | $1,000 | 6.41 | 6.41 |
| Jerome Robinson | LAC | $3,000 | 4.77 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Temple | LAC | $1,000 | 6.41 | 6.41 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,600 | 33.37 | 4.39 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $10,000 | 36.71 | 3.67 |
| Jerome Robinson | LAC | $3,000 | 4.77 | 1.59 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,400 | 48.93 | 4.29 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $8,600 | 36.67 | 4.26 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $5,000 | 22.69 | 4.54 |
| Wilson Chandler | LAC | $1,000 | 2.63 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $5,000 | 22.69 | 4.54 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,400 | 48.93 | 4.29 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $8,600 | 36.67 | 4.26 |
| Wilson Chandler | LAC | $1,000 | 2.63 | 2.63 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 33.93 | 4.35 |
| JaMychal Green | LAC | $5,400 | 20.33 | 3.76 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,600 | 16.44 | 4.57 |
| Alfonzo McKinnie | GS | $1,000 | 7.26 | 7.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfonzo McKinnie | GS | $1,000 | 7.26 | 7.26 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,600 | 16.44 | 4.57 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 33.93 | 4.35 |
| JaMychal Green | LAC | $5,400 | 20.33 | 3.76 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $8,000 | 31.16 | 3.90 |
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $5,600 | 17.52 | 3.13 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $3,600 | 3.18 | 0.88 |
| Angel Delgado | LAC | $1,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $8,000 | 31.16 | 3.90 |
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $5,600 | 17.52 | 3.13 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $3,600 | 3.18 | 0.88 |
| Angel Delgado | LAC | $1,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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.