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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 | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| C | Clint Capela |
| G | Chris Paul |
| F | Al Horford |
| Util | Michael Frazier |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 317.72 |
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 | $10,200 | 58.05 | 5.69 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,200 | 46.93 | 5.72 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $7,700 | 45.68 | 5.93 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $6,800 | 41.53 | 6.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $6,800 | 41.53 | 6.11 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $7,700 | 45.68 | 5.93 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,200 | 46.93 | 5.72 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,200 | 58.05 | 5.69 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,700 | 37.02 | 5.53 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,200 | 35.47 | 5.72 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,600 | 28.53 | 5.09 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,900 | 27.29 | 5.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,200 | 35.47 | 5.72 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,900 | 27.29 | 5.57 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,700 | 37.02 | 5.53 |
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $3,700 | 19.66 | 5.31 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,100 | 58.37 | 5.78 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,200 | 52.54 | 5.71 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,000 | 30.59 | 5.10 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $4,700 | 27.00 | 5.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,100 | 58.37 | 5.78 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $4,700 | 27.00 | 5.74 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,200 | 52.54 | 5.71 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,100 | 26.84 | 5.26 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,500 | 37.84 | 5.82 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,900 | 37.34 | 5.41 |
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $4,200 | 26.11 | 6.22 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,000 | 14.23 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $4,200 | 26.11 | 6.22 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,500 | 37.84 | 5.82 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,900 | 37.34 | 5.41 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,000 | 14.23 | 4.74 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,800 | 36.36 | 6.27 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,400 | 25.93 | 5.89 |
| Nene Hilario | HOU | $3,100 | 8.12 | 2.62 |
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $3,300 | 5.85 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,800 | 36.36 | 6.27 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,400 | 25.93 | 5.89 |
| Nene Hilario | HOU | $3,100 | 8.12 | 2.62 |
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $3,300 | 5.85 | 1.77 |
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.