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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 | Shaun Livingston |
| SG | Jordan Crawford |
| SF | Evan Turner |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| C | Alexis Ajinca |
| G | John Wall |
| F | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| Util | Rodney McGruder |
| Salary | $41,500 |
| Expected Points | 246.94 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,800 | 51.07 | 5.21 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,500 | 49.97 | 5.26 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,100 | 42.94 | 5.30 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $7,900 | 42.77 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun Livingston | GS | $3,000 | 18.24 | 6.08 |
| Jeff Teague | IND | $6,700 | 36.53 | 5.45 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $7,900 | 42.77 | 5.41 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $6,400 | 34.17 | 5.34 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $10,500 | 51.02 | 4.86 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,900 | 36.48 | 5.29 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,000 | 34.51 | 4.93 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $6,400 | 34.17 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Crawford | NO | $4,100 | 27.02 | 6.59 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,600 | 21.95 | 6.10 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $3,800 | 20.65 | 5.43 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $6,400 | 34.17 | 5.34 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,800 | 51.07 | 5.21 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $10,500 | 51.02 | 4.86 |
| Paul George | IND | $9,300 | 43.91 | 4.72 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,800 | 41.45 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,600 | 21.95 | 6.10 |
| Solomon Hill | NO | $4,000 | 22.75 | 5.69 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $3,800 | 20.65 | 5.43 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,800 | 51.07 | 5.21 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | IND | $9,300 | 43.91 | 4.72 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $7,800 | 41.45 | 5.31 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,400 | 39.28 | 5.31 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $6,600 | 34.86 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,000 | 28.51 | 5.70 |
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $3,900 | 21.34 | 5.47 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,400 | 28.81 | 5.33 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $7,800 | 41.45 | 5.31 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,600 | 42.83 | 4.98 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,700 | 41.45 | 5.38 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $7,800 | 41.45 | 5.31 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,500 | 39.58 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Ajinca | NO | $3,000 | 25.09 | 8.36 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,600 | 26.24 | 5.70 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $6,600 | 37.59 | 5.69 |
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $3,900 | 21.34 | 5.47 |
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.