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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 | Austin Rivers |
| SG | Marcus Smart |
| SF | Otto Porter |
| PF | Gordon Hayward |
| C | Al Horford |
| G | Isaiah Thomas |
| F | Jimmy Butler |
| Util | Jonas Jerebko |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 283.75 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | LAC | $10,300 | 53.35 | 5.18 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,600 | 52.75 | 4.98 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,800 | 43.43 | 4.93 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $8,000 | 41.18 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $3,200 | 17.03 | 5.32 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,300 | 27.77 | 5.24 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $10,300 | 53.35 | 5.18 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $8,000 | 41.18 | 5.15 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,800 | 46.72 | 4.77 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,800 | 40.46 | 5.19 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $7,200 | 35.32 | 4.91 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,900 | 30.83 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $3,200 | 17.03 | 5.32 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,300 | 27.77 | 5.24 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,900 | 30.83 | 5.22 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,800 | 40.46 | 5.19 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,800 | 46.72 | 4.77 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,900 | 39.77 | 5.03 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,500 | 28.73 | 5.22 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $5,600 | 27.35 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,500 | 28.73 | 5.22 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,900 | 39.77 | 5.03 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $4,600 | 23.07 | 5.02 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $5,600 | 27.35 | 4.88 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,400 | 41.02 | 4.88 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,900 | 39.77 | 5.03 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,500 | 28.73 | 5.22 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $5,600 | 27.35 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,500 | 28.73 | 5.22 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,900 | 39.77 | 5.03 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $5,400 | 27.16 | 5.03 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,400 | 41.02 | 4.88 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,400 | 41.02 | 4.88 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,700 | 40.69 | 5.28 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,400 | 40.15 | 5.43 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,500 | 38.08 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,400 | 40.15 | 5.43 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,700 | 40.69 | 5.28 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,800 | 30.21 | 5.21 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,500 | 38.08 | 5.08 |
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.