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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 | Jordan Clarkson |
| SG | Gary Harris |
| SF | Matt Barnes |
| PF | David West |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| G | James Harden |
| F | LeBron James |
| Util | Dewayne Dedmon |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 293.09 |
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 | $12,700 | 69.70 | 5.49 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 63.36 | 5.07 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 49.76 | 4.98 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $8,400 | 45.62 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,300 | 29.44 | 5.55 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,700 | 69.70 | 5.49 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $8,400 | 45.62 | 5.43 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $5,900 | 31.69 | 5.37 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 63.36 | 5.07 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,000 | 44.49 | 5.56 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 41.48 | 5.00 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,300 | 38.90 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Harris | DEN | $5,600 | 31.48 | 5.62 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,000 | 44.49 | 5.56 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,300 | 29.44 | 5.55 |
| Rodney McGruder | MIA | $3,400 | 18.31 | 5.39 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,200 | 55.68 | 5.46 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,700 | 43.51 | 4.49 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $7,100 | 34.68 | 4.88 |
| Danilo Gallinari | DEN | $6,300 | 32.97 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Barnes | GS | $3,400 | 19.21 | 5.65 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,200 | 55.68 | 5.46 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $4,200 | 22.76 | 5.42 |
| Rodney McGruder | MIA | $3,400 | 18.31 | 5.39 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,300 | 41.79 | 5.03 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,400 | 37.64 | 5.09 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,700 | 35.42 | 5.29 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $7,100 | 34.68 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David West | GS | $3,000 | 20.94 | 6.98 |
| Matt Barnes | GS | $3,400 | 19.21 | 5.65 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $6,000 | 32.60 | 5.43 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $5,700 | 30.19 | 5.30 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,400 | 48.06 | 5.11 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,300 | 41.79 | 5.03 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,900 | 40.06 | 5.07 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,100 | 38.83 | 5.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nerlens Noel | DAL | $4,800 | 26.85 | 5.59 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $4,100 | 22.92 | 5.59 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,100 | 38.83 | 5.47 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $6,000 | 32.60 | 5.43 |
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.