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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 | Stanley Johnson |
| SF | Evan Turner |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Boban Marjanovic |
| G | Stephen Curry |
| F | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| Util | Bobby Portis |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 278.61 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,300 | 60.75 | 4.94 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,000 | 52.31 | 5.23 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $8,600 | 46.85 | 5.45 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 45.77 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | LAC | $8,600 | 46.85 | 5.45 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $5,900 | 31.72 | 5.38 |
| Brandon Jennings | WAS | $3,500 | 18.71 | 5.35 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,400 | 39.34 | 5.32 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,100 | 35.41 | 4.99 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $6,900 | 34.77 | 5.04 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,100 | 31.38 | 5.14 |
| Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot | PHI | $5,900 | 28.94 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $3,000 | 17.72 | 5.91 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,900 | 22.88 | 5.87 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,000 | 26.11 | 5.22 |
| J.J. Redick | LAC | $4,900 | 25.41 | 5.19 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,000 | 52.31 | 5.23 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $10,500 | 48.66 | 4.63 |
| Paul George | IND | $9,900 | 45.87 | 4.63 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,500 | 42.18 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $3,000 | 17.72 | 5.91 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,900 | 22.88 | 5.87 |
| Joe Johnson | UTA | $4,100 | 22.26 | 5.43 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $4,000 | 21.69 | 5.42 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | IND | $9,900 | 45.87 | 4.63 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,400 | 42.68 | 5.08 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,800 | 40.33 | 5.17 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,000 | 37.16 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,000 | 33.86 | 5.64 |
| Henry Ellenson | DET | $4,100 | 22.23 | 5.42 |
| Noah Vonleh | POR | $3,600 | 19.32 | 5.37 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,000 | 37.16 | 5.31 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,500 | 42.77 | 5.03 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,400 | 42.68 | 5.08 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,100 | 42.16 | 5.20 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,300 | 41.31 | 5.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boban Marjanovic | DET | $5,000 | 29.61 | 5.92 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,300 | 41.31 | 5.66 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $5,000 | 27.26 | 5.45 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHI | $5,800 | 31.20 | 5.38 |
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.