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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 | John Wall |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SF | Thaddeus Young |
| PF | Skal Labissiere |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| G | De’Aaron Fox |
| F | Draymond Green |
| Util | Frank Ntilikina |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 292.06 |
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 | $12,300 | 61.15 | 4.97 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,700 | 49.42 | 5.09 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 45.85 | 5.04 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,900 | 39.67 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,200 | 29.53 | 5.68 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $5,800 | 32.90 | 5.67 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $4,900 | 27.12 | 5.53 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,500 | 18.70 | 5.34 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 45.85 | 5.04 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,300 | 37.73 | 5.17 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,300 | 36.98 | 5.07 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $6,700 | 32.19 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,300 | 37.73 | 5.17 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,000 | 30.98 | 5.16 |
| Danny Green | SAS | $5,100 | 26.30 | 5.16 |
| Garrett Temple | SAC | $3,700 | 18.82 | 5.09 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,300 | 61.15 | 4.97 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,700 | 52.77 | 4.93 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 48.76 | 4.98 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $7,100 | 35.75 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $4,800 | 27.48 | 5.72 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $4,900 | 27.12 | 5.53 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $4,000 | 21.67 | 5.42 |
| Danny Green | SAS | $5,100 | 26.30 | 5.16 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,700 | 52.77 | 4.93 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 48.76 | 4.98 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,900 | 42.80 | 4.81 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,300 | 42.33 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $4,400 | 25.54 | 5.80 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $4,800 | 27.48 | 5.72 |
| Al Jefferson | IND | $3,500 | 18.45 | 5.27 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,400 | 38.43 | 5.19 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,900 | 42.80 | 4.81 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,300 | 42.33 | 5.10 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,500 | 40.64 | 4.78 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,200 | 40.28 | 5.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $4,400 | 25.54 | 5.80 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,200 | 40.28 | 5.59 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,100 | 39.15 | 5.51 |
| Mike Muscala | ATL | $3,600 | 19.11 | 5.31 |
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.