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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 | Chris Paul |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SF | Taurean Prince |
| PF | Meyers Leonard |
| C | Georgios Papagiannis |
| G | Dennis Schroder |
| F | Skal Labissiere |
| Util | J.J. Redick |
| Salary | $43,900 |
| Expected Points | 243.31 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 48.69 | 5.02 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $8,800 | 48.10 | 5.47 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $7,900 | 41.14 | 5.21 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,400 | 40.35 | 5.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | LAC | $8,800 | 48.10 | 5.47 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,400 | 40.35 | 5.45 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,400 | 39.58 | 5.35 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $7,900 | 41.14 | 5.21 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,600 | 48.97 | 5.10 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,500 | 41.20 | 5.49 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,600 | 36.47 | 4.80 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,800 | 33.93 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,500 | 41.20 | 5.49 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,300 | 17.21 | 5.22 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,600 | 28.72 | 5.13 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,600 | 48.97 | 5.10 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,600 | 48.97 | 5.10 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,200 | 36.96 | 5.13 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $7,000 | 35.47 | 5.07 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $5,100 | 26.55 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,800 | 25.28 | 5.27 |
| Arron Afflalo | SAC | $3,000 | 15.67 | 5.22 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,300 | 17.21 | 5.22 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $5,100 | 26.55 | 5.21 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 48.77 | 4.69 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,500 | 41.04 | 4.83 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $7,000 | 35.47 | 5.07 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $6,200 | 33.64 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meyers Leonard | POR | $3,000 | 20.68 | 6.89 |
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $4,500 | 27.14 | 6.03 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $5,500 | 30.14 | 5.48 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $6,200 | 33.64 | 5.43 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 48.77 | 4.69 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $8,000 | 41.35 | 5.17 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,500 | 41.04 | 4.83 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,700 | 40.06 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meyers Leonard | POR | $3,000 | 20.68 | 6.89 |
| Georgios Papagiannis | SAC | $3,500 | 20.28 | 5.79 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $6,200 | 33.64 | 5.43 |
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,200 | 22.24 | 5.29 |
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.