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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 | Elfrid Payton |
| SG | Sean Kilpatrick |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Noah Vonleh |
| C | Cody Zeller |
| G | C.J. McCollum |
| F | LeBron James |
| Util | Gerald Henderson |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 278.54 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $9,700 | 48.46 | 5.00 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 48.07 | 5.01 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,900 | 43.10 | 5.46 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,700 | 40.23 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,900 | 43.10 | 5.46 |
| Jeff Teague | IND | $6,500 | 35.02 | 5.39 |
| Kris Dunn | MIN | $4,200 | 21.91 | 5.22 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,700 | 40.23 | 5.22 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,600 | 44.55 | 5.18 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,700 | 40.23 | 5.22 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,200 | 33.21 | 4.61 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,000 | 30.41 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Kilpatrick | BKN | $4,000 | 22.95 | 5.74 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,600 | 19.34 | 5.37 |
| Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot | PHI | $5,100 | 26.95 | 5.28 |
| J.R. Smith | CLE | $4,100 | 21.64 | 5.28 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,200 | 51.70 | 5.07 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,100 | 45.68 | 5.64 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,300 | 35.37 | 4.84 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,000 | 30.41 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | IND | $8,100 | 45.68 | 5.64 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,600 | 19.34 | 5.37 |
| Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot | PHI | $5,100 | 26.95 | 5.28 |
| Nik Stauskas | PHI | $4,600 | 23.76 | 5.17 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,500 | 48.38 | 4.61 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,100 | 45.68 | 5.64 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,300 | 35.28 | 4.83 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,100 | 32.22 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | IND | $8,100 | 45.68 | 5.64 |
| Noah Vonleh | POR | $4,100 | 21.78 | 5.31 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,100 | 32.22 | 5.28 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $6,200 | 32.05 | 5.17 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,500 | 48.38 | 4.61 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,500 | 40.07 | 5.34 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,300 | 39.07 | 5.35 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,300 | 35.28 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,700 | 26.55 | 5.65 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,500 | 24.60 | 5.47 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,900 | 31.90 | 5.41 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,300 | 39.07 | 5.35 |
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.