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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 | Quinn Cook |
| SG | Danny Green |
| SF | Andre Iguodala |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| G | Kyle Lowry |
| F | Kawhi Leonard |
| Util | Patrick McCaw |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 236.65 |
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 | $12,000 | 50.12 | 4.18 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,000 | 34.49 | 4.31 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $6,600 | 21.18 | 3.21 |
| Quinn Cook | GS | $2,600 | 9.02 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,000 | 34.49 | 4.31 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $12,000 | 50.12 | 4.18 |
| Quinn Cook | GS | $2,600 | 9.02 | 3.47 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $6,600 | 21.18 | 3.21 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $9,200 | 36.91 | 4.01 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,400 | 16.69 | 3.79 |
| Patrick McCaw | TOR | $1,000 | 0.32 | 0.32 |
| Damion Lee | GS | $1,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $9,200 | 36.91 | 4.01 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,400 | 16.69 | 3.79 |
| Patrick McCaw | TOR | $1,000 | 0.32 | 0.32 |
| Damion Lee | GS | $1,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $11,800 | 55.64 | 4.72 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,800 | 23.79 | 4.96 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $1,800 | 6.12 | 3.40 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,800 | 23.79 | 4.96 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $11,800 | 55.64 | 4.72 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $1,800 | 6.12 | 3.40 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $10,400 | 44.28 | 4.26 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,800 | 33.85 | 3.85 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,400 | 22.85 | 4.23 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $5,800 | 21.53 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $10,400 | 44.28 | 4.26 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,400 | 22.85 | 4.23 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,800 | 33.85 | 3.85 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $5,800 | 21.53 | 3.71 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $7,000 | 26.37 | 3.77 |
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $3,200 | 5.60 | 1.75 |
| Damian Jones | GS | $1,200 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $7,000 | 26.37 | 3.77 |
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $3,200 | 5.60 | 1.75 |
| Damian Jones | GS | $1,200 | 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.