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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 | Austin Rivers |
| SF | Otto Porter |
| PF | Kelly Olynyk |
| C | Marcin Gortat |
| G | Isaiah Thomas |
| F | Gordon Hayward |
| Util | Brice Johnson |
| Salary | $48,400 |
| Expected Points | 267.24 |
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 | $10,200 | 54.40 | 5.33 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,800 | 53.87 | 4.99 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,600 | 43.33 | 5.04 |
| George Hill | UTA | $6,000 | 28.75 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | LAC | $10,200 | 54.40 | 5.33 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,600 | 43.33 | 5.04 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $4,000 | 20.02 | 5.00 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,800 | 53.87 | 4.99 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,000 | 38.41 | 4.80 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,100 | 28.73 | 4.71 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,200 | 25.88 | 4.98 |
| Joe Johnson | UTA | $5,500 | 22.96 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $4,000 | 20.02 | 5.00 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,200 | 25.88 | 4.98 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,000 | 38.41 | 4.80 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,100 | 28.73 | 4.71 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,500 | 41.42 | 4.87 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,500 | 27.84 | 5.06 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $5,600 | 27.11 | 4.84 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,200 | 25.88 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,500 | 27.84 | 5.06 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,200 | 25.88 | 4.98 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,500 | 41.42 | 4.87 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $5,600 | 27.11 | 4.84 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,500 | 41.42 | 4.87 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,500 | 27.84 | 5.06 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $5,600 | 27.11 | 4.84 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,300 | 25.24 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,500 | 27.84 | 5.06 |
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $4,200 | 20.69 | 4.93 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,500 | 41.42 | 4.87 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $5,600 | 27.11 | 4.84 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,400 | 36.62 | 4.95 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,500 | 36.35 | 4.85 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,800 | 35.76 | 4.58 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,400 | 29.77 | 5.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,400 | 29.77 | 5.51 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,400 | 36.62 | 4.95 |
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $4,200 | 20.69 | 4.93 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,500 | 36.35 | 4.85 |
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.