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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 | Stephen Curry |
| SG | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| SF | Rondae Hollis-Jefferson |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| G | Jamal Murray |
| F | Courtney Lee |
| Util | Dwight Howard |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 278.77 |
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 | $11,000 | 58.30 | 5.30 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,400 | 55.15 | 4.84 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,900 | 49.45 | 5.56 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,000 | 48.31 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $4,500 | 25.16 | 5.59 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,900 | 49.45 | 5.56 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $5,300 | 28.43 | 5.36 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 58.30 | 5.30 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 58.30 | 5.30 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,900 | 49.45 | 5.56 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,100 | 41.89 | 5.17 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,500 | 39.34 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $4,500 | 25.16 | 5.59 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $5,100 | 28.40 | 5.57 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,900 | 49.45 | 5.56 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,900 | 36.89 | 5.35 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,400 | 50.24 | 5.34 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,100 | 41.89 | 5.17 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,700 | 40.07 | 5.20 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,700 | 35.14 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $5,000 | 27.65 | 5.53 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,200 | 28.59 | 5.50 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,400 | 50.24 | 5.34 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,700 | 35.14 | 5.24 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,400 | 50.24 | 5.34 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 46.88 | 5.72 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,500 | 45.69 | 5.37 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,400 | 39.99 | 5.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 46.88 | 5.72 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $5,000 | 27.65 | 5.53 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,200 | 28.59 | 5.50 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,200 | 28.18 | 5.42 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 46.88 | 5.72 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,500 | 45.69 | 5.37 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,600 | 44.34 | 5.16 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $7,100 | 40.65 | 5.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $6,900 | 39.80 | 5.77 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $7,100 | 40.65 | 5.73 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 46.88 | 5.72 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,200 | 28.18 | 5.42 |
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.