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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 | David Nwaba |
| SG | Avery Bradley |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| PF | DeMarcus Cousins |
| C | Salah Mejri |
| G | De’Aaron Fox |
| F | Anthony Davis |
| Util | Jameer Nelson |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 282.62 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 45.89 | 4.83 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,300 | 32.49 | 5.16 |
| Avery Bradley | DET | $5,300 | 32.45 | 6.12 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $6,700 | 31.35 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Nwaba | CHI | $3,900 | 26.32 | 6.75 |
| Avery Bradley | DET | $5,300 | 32.45 | 6.12 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $5,200 | 29.28 | 5.63 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $5,100 | 26.57 | 5.21 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 45.89 | 4.83 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,500 | 34.97 | 4.66 |
| Avery Bradley | DET | $5,300 | 32.45 | 6.12 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $6,700 | 31.35 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Nwaba | CHI | $3,900 | 26.32 | 6.75 |
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $3,900 | 25.84 | 6.62 |
| Avery Bradley | DET | $5,300 | 32.45 | 6.12 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $4,500 | 23.48 | 5.22 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 45.62 | 4.43 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,800 | 32.21 | 5.55 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,400 | 30.24 | 4.72 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,900 | 29.35 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $3,900 | 25.84 | 6.62 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,800 | 32.21 | 5.55 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $4,500 | 23.48 | 5.22 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,100 | 20.83 | 5.08 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,600 | 59.55 | 5.13 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,200 | 58.37 | 5.21 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 45.62 | 4.43 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $0 | 44.84 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,800 | 32.21 | 5.55 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,200 | 38.83 | 5.39 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $4,600 | 24.70 | 5.37 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,200 | 58.37 | 5.21 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,600 | 59.55 | 5.13 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,200 | 58.37 | 5.21 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,800 | 46.21 | 5.25 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $0 | 44.84 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salah Mejri | DAL | $3,000 | 22.22 | 7.41 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,200 | 38.83 | 5.39 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $4,600 | 24.70 | 5.37 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,100 | 43.20 | 5.33 |
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.