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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 | Jeff Teague |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| PF | Pascal Siakam |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| G | Goran Dragic |
| F | Josh Richardson |
| Util | Mario Chalmers |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 310.23 |
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 | $11,200 | 57.92 | 5.17 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 46.11 | 5.07 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,200 | 44.43 | 4.83 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,700 | 43.09 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $4,400 | 23.58 | 5.36 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,500 | 34.62 | 5.33 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,000 | 31.73 | 5.29 |
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $4,300 | 22.66 | 5.27 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 57.92 | 5.17 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 46.11 | 5.07 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,900 | 39.73 | 5.03 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,700 | 35.31 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,100 | 27.75 | 5.44 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,700 | 35.31 | 5.27 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 57.92 | 5.17 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $4,900 | 25.25 | 5.15 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 48.64 | 4.96 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,200 | 44.43 | 4.83 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,900 | 39.73 | 5.03 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,500 | 36.70 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,300 | 30.00 | 5.66 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,100 | 27.75 | 5.44 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,000 | 31.71 | 5.28 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $4,900 | 25.25 | 5.15 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,600 | 62.28 | 5.37 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,000 | 57.07 | 5.19 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 48.64 | 4.96 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,300 | 44.70 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $3,800 | 21.84 | 5.75 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,300 | 30.00 | 5.66 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,600 | 62.28 | 5.37 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,000 | 31.71 | 5.28 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,600 | 62.28 | 5.37 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,000 | 57.07 | 5.19 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,000 | 47.65 | 5.29 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,300 | 44.70 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,200 | 38.82 | 5.39 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,600 | 62.28 | 5.37 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,700 | 35.54 | 5.30 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,000 | 47.65 | 5.29 |
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.