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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 | Langston Galloway |
| SG | Garrett Temple |
| SF | Stanley Johnson |
| PF | Willie Cauley-Stein |
| C | Montrezl Harrell |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | LeBron James |
| Util | Marquese Chriss |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 264.29 |
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 | $13,900 | 71.87 | 5.17 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,400 | 62.00 | 5.00 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,500 | 42.32 | 5.64 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $7,900 | 41.68 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langston Galloway | SAC | $3,000 | 17.00 | 5.67 |
| Lou Williams | HOU | $5,400 | 30.57 | 5.66 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,500 | 42.32 | 5.64 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,400 | 30.48 | 5.64 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,000 | 43.87 | 5.48 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $6,100 | 32.03 | 5.25 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $5,800 | 31.87 | 5.49 |
| Lou Williams | HOU | $5,400 | 30.57 | 5.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Temple | SAC | $3,800 | 22.84 | 6.01 |
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $3,000 | 17.05 | 5.68 |
| Lou Williams | HOU | $5,400 | 30.57 | 5.66 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,400 | 30.48 | 5.64 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,600 | 56.09 | 5.29 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,200 | 35.49 | 4.93 |
| Danilo Gallinari | DEN | $6,400 | 34.01 | 5.31 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,700 | 33.32 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Temple | SAC | $3,800 | 22.84 | 6.01 |
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $3,000 | 16.08 | 5.36 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $4,000 | 21.41 | 5.35 |
| Danilo Gallinari | DEN | $6,400 | 34.01 | 5.31 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,800 | 39.03 | 5.00 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,500 | 34.67 | 5.33 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,700 | 33.88 | 5.06 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,100 | 33.48 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,500 | 34.67 | 5.33 |
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $5,000 | 26.58 | 5.32 |
| Henry Ellenson | DET | $3,800 | 20.18 | 5.31 |
| Taj Gibson | OKC | $3,900 | 20.20 | 5.18 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,700 | 49.97 | 4.67 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,500 | 48.07 | 5.06 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,400 | 40.74 | 5.51 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,800 | 39.03 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | HOU | $3,400 | 22.87 | 6.73 |
| Alan Williams | PHO | $4,600 | 25.45 | 5.53 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,400 | 40.74 | 5.51 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,700 | 31.31 | 5.49 |
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.