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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 | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Marcus Morris |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| C | Clint Capela |
| G | James Harden |
| F | Kevin Durant |
| Util | R.J. Hunter |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 310.94 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,100 | 61.00 | 6.04 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,400 | 47.31 | 5.63 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $7,900 | 47.29 | 5.99 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,000 | 38.25 | 5.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,100 | 61.00 | 6.04 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $7,900 | 47.29 | 5.99 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $5,800 | 32.71 | 5.64 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,400 | 47.31 | 5.63 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,400 | 35.72 | 5.58 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,900 | 34.82 | 5.90 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,300 | 27.90 | 5.26 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,800 | 26.81 | 5.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,900 | 34.82 | 5.90 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,800 | 26.81 | 5.59 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,400 | 35.72 | 5.58 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,300 | 27.90 | 5.26 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,000 | 57.92 | 5.79 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,100 | 51.78 | 5.69 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,500 | 31.28 | 5.69 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,200 | 27.13 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,200 | 25.97 | 6.18 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,000 | 57.92 | 5.79 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,500 | 31.28 | 5.69 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,100 | 51.78 | 5.69 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,800 | 37.42 | 5.50 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,600 | 35.34 | 5.35 |
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $3,500 | 21.50 | 6.14 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $3,200 | 14.66 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $3,500 | 21.50 | 6.14 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,800 | 37.42 | 5.50 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,600 | 35.34 | 5.35 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $3,200 | 14.66 | 4.58 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,000 | 33.84 | 5.64 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,000 | 27.55 | 5.51 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,200 | 10.35 | 3.24 |
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $3,600 | 9.53 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,000 | 33.84 | 5.64 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,000 | 27.55 | 5.51 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,200 | 10.35 | 3.24 |
| Nene Hilario | HOU | $2,900 | 8.13 | 2.80 |
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.