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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 | Shelvin Mack |
| SG | Jerian Grant |
| SF | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| PF | Kristaps Porzingis |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Justin Holiday |
| F | Anthony Davis |
| Util | Thabo Sefolosha |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 310.13 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,700 | 46.47 | 5.34 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,400 | 44.48 | 5.30 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,800 | 38.89 | 4.99 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,100 | 36.83 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelvin Mack | ORL | $3,000 | 18.54 | 6.18 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,400 | 35.08 | 5.48 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,700 | 46.47 | 5.34 |
| Jerian Grant | CHI | $5,000 | 26.60 | 5.32 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,100 | 36.83 | 5.19 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,200 | 34.67 | 4.81 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $5,900 | 31.90 | 5.41 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $6,100 | 30.23 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $5,900 | 31.90 | 5.41 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $5,000 | 26.68 | 5.34 |
| Jerian Grant | CHI | $5,000 | 26.60 | 5.32 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $4,400 | 23.39 | 5.31 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,000 | 53.20 | 5.32 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,900 | 36.07 | 5.23 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $5,900 | 31.90 | 5.41 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,900 | 31.45 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $5,900 | 31.90 | 5.41 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $5,000 | 26.68 | 5.34 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,000 | 53.20 | 5.32 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $4,400 | 23.39 | 5.31 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,900 | 59.93 | 5.50 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,500 | 55.90 | 5.32 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,000 | 53.20 | 5.32 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,500 | 46.74 | 5.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,900 | 59.93 | 5.50 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,500 | 46.74 | 5.50 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,500 | 55.90 | 5.32 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,000 | 53.20 | 5.32 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,900 | 59.93 | 5.50 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,500 | 55.90 | 5.32 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,600 | 49.87 | 5.80 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,500 | 46.74 | 5.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,600 | 49.87 | 5.80 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,900 | 59.93 | 5.50 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,500 | 46.74 | 5.50 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,800 | 37.09 | 5.45 |
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.