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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 | D.J. Augustin |
| SG | Eric Bledsoe |
| SF | Khris Middleton |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | DeAndre Jordan |
| G | J.J. Barea |
| F | LeBron James |
| Util | Jordan Mickey |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 309.8 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 56.75 | 5.25 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,600 | 55.71 | 5.26 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,100 | 53.88 | 4.85 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,900 | 46.55 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $3,100 | 21.66 | 6.99 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,200 | 29.00 | 6.90 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,200 | 32.31 | 6.21 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $4,400 | 27.02 | 6.14 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,600 | 55.71 | 5.26 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,700 | 41.67 | 4.79 |
| Eric Bledsoe | PHO | $7,400 | 41.16 | 5.56 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,000 | 36.17 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $3,100 | 21.66 | 6.99 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,200 | 29.00 | 6.90 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $4,200 | 24.81 | 5.91 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $4,400 | 25.62 | 5.82 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 56.75 | 5.25 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,300 | 54.64 | 5.30 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,500 | 44.01 | 4.63 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,900 | 38.13 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,100 | 31.90 | 6.25 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $4,400 | 25.62 | 5.82 |
| Danny Green | SAS | $4,200 | 24.17 | 5.75 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,400 | 25.03 | 5.69 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,300 | 54.64 | 5.30 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,800 | 47.45 | 4.84 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,500 | 44.01 | 4.63 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,700 | 42.88 | 5.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,100 | 26.58 | 6.48 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,100 | 31.90 | 6.25 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $3,600 | 20.84 | 5.79 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $4,900 | 27.44 | 5.60 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,800 | 47.45 | 4.84 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,700 | 42.88 | 5.57 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,600 | 42.52 | 5.59 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,300 | 42.42 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,100 | 26.58 | 6.48 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $3,600 | 20.84 | 5.79 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,400 | 41.90 | 5.66 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,600 | 42.52 | 5.59 |
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.