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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 | George Hill |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Amir Johnson |
| C | Rudy Gobert |
| G | John Wall |
| F | Otto Porter |
| Util | Jordan Mickey |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 291.82 |
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 | $10,300 | 52.60 | 5.11 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,200 | 46.21 | 5.02 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,900 | 46.04 | 5.17 |
| George Hill | UTA | $5,600 | 30.08 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Hill | UTA | $5,600 | 30.08 | 5.37 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,900 | 46.04 | 5.17 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $2,800 | 14.40 | 5.14 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,300 | 52.60 | 5.11 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,700 | 40.26 | 5.23 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,400 | 32.98 | 5.15 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,200 | 29.95 | 4.83 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,500 | 27.18 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,700 | 40.26 | 5.23 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,400 | 32.98 | 5.15 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $4,500 | 22.87 | 5.08 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,500 | 27.18 | 4.94 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,000 | 45.98 | 5.11 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,200 | 38.99 | 4.75 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,000 | 30.64 | 5.11 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,800 | 29.07 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,000 | 45.98 | 5.11 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,000 | 30.64 | 5.11 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $4,500 | 22.87 | 5.08 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,800 | 29.07 | 5.01 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,000 | 45.98 | 5.11 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,900 | 41.24 | 5.22 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,200 | 38.99 | 4.75 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,000 | 30.64 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amir Johnson | BOS | $2,300 | 13.15 | 5.72 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,900 | 41.24 | 5.22 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,000 | 45.98 | 5.11 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,000 | 30.64 | 5.11 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,900 | 41.24 | 5.22 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,800 | 40.35 | 5.17 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,300 | 40.34 | 5.53 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,900 | 32.52 | 5.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,300 | 40.34 | 5.53 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,900 | 32.52 | 5.51 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,900 | 41.24 | 5.22 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,800 | 40.35 | 5.17 |
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.