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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 | Matthew Dellavedova |
| SG | Jaylen Brown |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Paul George |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| G | Isaiah Thomas |
| F | Kenneth Faried |
| Util | Ron Baker |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 312.05 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,900 | 64.67 | 5.01 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,200 | 61.75 | 5.06 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 48.78 | 5.13 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,200 | 46.39 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Dellavedova | MIL | $3,200 | 19.02 | 5.94 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,400 | 39.89 | 5.39 |
| Jeff Teague | IND | $6,400 | 34.03 | 5.32 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $6,700 | 35.09 | 5.24 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,200 | 61.75 | 5.06 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 42.36 | 4.98 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,100 | 36.94 | 5.20 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $6,700 | 35.09 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $3,400 | 21.31 | 6.27 |
| Matthew Dellavedova | MIL | $3,200 | 19.02 | 5.94 |
| Monta Ellis | IND | $4,500 | 25.19 | 5.60 |
| Tyreke Evans | SAC | $4,300 | 23.26 | 5.41 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,000 | 53.92 | 5.39 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,300 | 44.56 | 4.79 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,000 | 44.43 | 5.55 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,400 | 44.36 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $3,400 | 21.31 | 6.27 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,000 | 44.43 | 5.55 |
| Tyreke Evans | SAC | $4,300 | 23.26 | 5.41 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,000 | 53.92 | 5.39 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $9,600 | 53.54 | 5.58 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,300 | 52.60 | 5.11 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,000 | 44.43 | 5.55 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 39.10 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Faried | DEN | $4,200 | 24.19 | 5.76 |
| Brandan Wright | MEM | $3,400 | 19.29 | 5.67 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $9,600 | 53.54 | 5.58 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,000 | 44.43 | 5.55 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $9,600 | 53.54 | 5.58 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,300 | 52.60 | 5.11 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,100 | 44.56 | 4.90 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,200 | 42.80 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandan Wright | MEM | $3,400 | 19.29 | 5.67 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $5,300 | 29.63 | 5.59 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $9,600 | 53.54 | 5.58 |
| Enes Kanter | OKC | $4,800 | 25.73 | 5.36 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.