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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 | Patrick Beverley |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| C | DeAndre Jordan |
| G | Jordan Clarkson |
| F | Kristaps Porzingis |
| Util | Willie Reed |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 270.62 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,000 | 57.43 | 5.22 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,900 | 38.89 | 4.92 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $6,800 | 27.43 | 4.03 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $4,800 | 27.15 | 5.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $4,800 | 27.15 | 5.66 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $4,300 | 23.62 | 5.49 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,000 | 57.43 | 5.22 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,900 | 38.89 | 4.92 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 37.45 | 4.51 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $5,800 | 28.18 | 4.86 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $4,800 | 27.15 | 5.66 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $5,900 | 26.56 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $4,800 | 27.15 | 5.66 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $4,300 | 23.62 | 5.49 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $5,100 | 25.26 | 4.95 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $4,000 | 19.60 | 4.90 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $8,100 | 40.20 | 4.96 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 37.45 | 4.51 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $7,200 | 31.79 | 4.42 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,200 | 30.31 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $4,300 | 22.46 | 5.22 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,100 | 40.20 | 4.96 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $5,100 | 25.26 | 4.95 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $4,000 | 19.60 | 4.90 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,600 | 42.27 | 4.40 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $7,700 | 35.04 | 4.55 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $7,200 | 31.79 | 4.42 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,400 | 26.46 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $4,300 | 22.46 | 5.22 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,400 | 26.46 | 4.90 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $5,600 | 25.65 | 4.58 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $7,700 | 35.04 | 4.55 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,600 | 42.27 | 4.40 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,500 | 39.44 | 5.26 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $7,700 | 35.04 | 4.55 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $6,500 | 33.22 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,500 | 39.44 | 5.26 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $6,500 | 33.22 | 5.11 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $4,800 | 24.36 | 5.08 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,400 | 26.46 | 4.90 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you 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. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.