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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 | Cory Joseph |
| SG | Avery Bradley |
| SF | Jae Crowder |
| PF | Kevin Durant |
| C | Ian Mahinmi |
| G | DeMar DeRozan |
| F | LeBron James |
| Util | Zaza Pachulia |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 268.49 |
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 | $10,900 | 55.69 | 5.11 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,400 | 49.99 | 4.81 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,000 | 47.40 | 5.27 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,500 | 45.58 | 5.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Joseph | TOR | $4,000 | 25.71 | 6.43 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,000 | 27.03 | 5.41 |
| Shelvin Mack | UTA | $4,200 | 22.73 | 5.41 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,500 | 45.58 | 5.36 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,900 | 55.69 | 5.11 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,000 | 38.99 | 4.87 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,400 | 37.04 | 5.01 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,800 | 30.01 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Joseph | TOR | $4,000 | 25.71 | 6.43 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,800 | 30.01 | 5.17 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,900 | 55.69 | 5.11 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,400 | 37.04 | 5.01 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,200 | 60.30 | 4.94 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $10,800 | 48.15 | 4.46 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,700 | 47.35 | 5.44 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,900 | 41.87 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,000 | 33.49 | 5.58 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,700 | 47.35 | 5.44 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,900 | 26.36 | 5.38 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,900 | 41.87 | 5.30 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,200 | 60.30 | 4.94 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,700 | 47.35 | 5.44 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,900 | 41.87 | 5.30 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 41.07 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,700 | 47.35 | 5.44 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,900 | 26.36 | 5.38 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,900 | 41.87 | 5.30 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,100 | 30.80 | 5.05 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,700 | 42.10 | 5.47 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 41.07 | 5.01 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,500 | 40.16 | 5.35 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,700 | 35.53 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Mahinmi | WAS | $2,800 | 16.32 | 5.83 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,100 | 28.16 | 5.52 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,700 | 42.10 | 5.47 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,500 | 40.16 | 5.35 |
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.