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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 | Marcus Smart |
| SG | Avery Bradley |
| SF | Otto Porter |
| PF | Ersan Ilyasova |
| C | Al Horford |
| G | John Wall |
| F | Jimmy Butler |
| Util | Anthony Morrow |
| Salary | $48,100 |
| Expected Points | 277.86 |
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 | $10,400 | 53.90 | 5.18 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,900 | 43.53 | 4.89 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,800 | 39.83 | 5.11 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,100 | 26.45 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,100 | 26.45 | 5.19 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,400 | 53.90 | 5.18 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,800 | 39.83 | 5.11 |
| Isaiah Canaan | CHI | $3,800 | 18.64 | 4.90 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $10,000 | 49.72 | 4.97 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,700 | 39.78 | 5.17 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $6,700 | 33.91 | 5.06 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,600 | 29.52 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,600 | 29.52 | 5.27 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,100 | 26.45 | 5.19 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,700 | 39.78 | 5.17 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $6,700 | 33.91 | 5.06 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $10,000 | 49.72 | 4.97 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $5,200 | 27.17 | 5.23 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,000 | 27.14 | 5.43 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,700 | 20.93 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,000 | 27.14 | 5.43 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $5,200 | 27.17 | 5.23 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | WAS | $3,200 | 15.99 | 5.00 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $10,000 | 49.72 | 4.97 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,700 | 41.90 | 4.82 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $5,400 | 28.30 | 5.24 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,000 | 27.14 | 5.43 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,300 | 25.65 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,000 | 27.14 | 5.43 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $3,000 | 15.89 | 5.30 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $5,400 | 28.30 | 5.24 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $3,500 | 16.99 | 4.85 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,700 | 41.90 | 4.82 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 37.62 | 5.37 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $6,500 | 33.28 | 5.12 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,900 | 30.27 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 37.62 | 5.37 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,900 | 30.27 | 5.13 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $6,500 | 33.28 | 5.12 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,700 | 41.90 | 4.82 |
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.