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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 | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Noah Vonleh |
| C | Jusuf Nurkic |
| G | Stephen Curry |
| F | Evan Turner |
| Util | Tyler Ennis |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 274.45 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 46.90 | 5.04 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 46.00 | 5.11 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,700 | 36.89 | 4.79 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,100 | 33.68 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 46.00 | 5.11 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 46.90 | 5.04 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,700 | 36.89 | 4.79 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,100 | 33.68 | 4.74 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 46.00 | 5.11 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,700 | 36.89 | 4.79 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,700 | 31.53 | 4.71 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $5,100 | 27.99 | 5.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $5,100 | 27.99 | 5.49 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,400 | 23.18 | 5.27 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 46.00 | 5.11 |
| Danny Green | SAS | $5,000 | 25.03 | 5.01 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 48.67 | 5.02 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $5,800 | 27.80 | 4.79 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $5,200 | 25.55 | 4.91 |
| Danny Green | SAS | $5,000 | 25.03 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,400 | 23.18 | 5.27 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $3,800 | 19.13 | 5.03 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 48.67 | 5.02 |
| Danny Green | SAS | $5,000 | 25.03 | 5.01 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 48.67 | 5.02 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,300 | 41.31 | 4.98 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,200 | 35.20 | 4.89 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $5,200 | 25.55 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Davis | POR | $3,900 | 21.00 | 5.38 |
| Noah Vonleh | POR | $3,500 | 18.21 | 5.20 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $3,800 | 19.13 | 5.03 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 48.67 | 5.02 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,300 | 41.31 | 4.98 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,200 | 35.20 | 4.89 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $5,900 | 31.75 | 5.38 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $5,600 | 24.10 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Davis | POR | $3,900 | 21.00 | 5.38 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $5,900 | 31.75 | 5.38 |
| Noah Vonleh | POR | $3,500 | 18.21 | 5.20 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,300 | 41.31 | 4.98 |
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.