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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 | Pat Connaughton |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Brook Lopez |
| G | Damian Lillard |
| F | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| Util | Tim Frazier |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 283.93 |
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 | $9,400 | 49.62 | 5.28 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,200 | 44.70 | 5.45 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 33.88 | 4.52 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $6,000 | 32.34 | 5.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,200 | 44.70 | 5.45 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $6,000 | 32.34 | 5.39 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,400 | 49.62 | 5.28 |
| George Hill | MIL | $3,900 | 18.82 | 4.83 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,300 | 37.04 | 5.07 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,000 | 33.39 | 4.77 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $5,500 | 26.82 | 4.88 |
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $4,200 | 21.76 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $4,200 | 21.76 | 5.18 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,300 | 37.04 | 5.07 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $5,500 | 26.82 | 4.88 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,000 | 33.39 | 4.77 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,200 | 60.42 | 5.92 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,100 | 51.25 | 5.07 |
| Moe Harkless | POR | $4,000 | 19.54 | 4.89 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $3,600 | 17.85 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,200 | 60.42 | 5.92 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,100 | 51.25 | 5.07 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $3,600 | 17.85 | 4.96 |
| Moe Harkless | POR | $4,000 | 19.54 | 4.89 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 43.16 | 5.53 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,500 | 33.39 | 5.14 |
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $4,700 | 21.10 | 4.49 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $4,300 | 20.22 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 43.16 | 5.53 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,500 | 33.39 | 5.14 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $4,300 | 20.22 | 4.70 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,800 | 17.79 | 4.68 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | POR | $5,600 | 29.01 | 5.18 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,000 | 25.91 | 5.18 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,100 | 23.21 | 5.66 |
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $3,000 | 11.33 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,100 | 23.21 | 5.66 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $5,600 | 29.01 | 5.18 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,000 | 25.91 | 5.18 |
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $3,000 | 11.33 | 3.78 |
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.