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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 | Devin Booker |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| PF | T.J. Warren |
| C | Tyson Chandler |
| G | D’Angelo Russell |
| F | Taurean Prince |
| Util | Semi Ojeleye |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 272.91 |
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 | $9,600 | 45.62 | 4.75 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,800 | 44.55 | 5.06 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,200 | 42.59 | 5.19 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,100 | 37.05 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike James | PHO | $5,300 | 28.73 | 5.42 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,400 | 23.63 | 5.37 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,100 | 37.05 | 5.22 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,200 | 42.59 | 5.19 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,600 | 45.62 | 4.75 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,400 | 41.67 | 4.96 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,900 | 33.54 | 4.86 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,600 | 30.93 | 5.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,600 | 30.93 | 5.52 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $4,800 | 26.27 | 5.47 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,400 | 23.63 | 5.37 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,100 | 26.94 | 5.28 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,100 | 46.85 | 4.64 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,400 | 41.67 | 4.96 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,700 | 32.27 | 5.66 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,900 | 31.52 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,400 | 31.47 | 5.83 |
| Luke Babbitt | ATL | $3,400 | 19.69 | 5.79 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,700 | 32.27 | 5.66 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,600 | 30.93 | 5.52 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,100 | 46.85 | 4.64 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,400 | 37.36 | 5.05 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,200 | 34.49 | 4.79 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,700 | 32.27 | 5.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,400 | 31.47 | 5.83 |
| Luke Babbitt | ATL | $3,400 | 19.69 | 5.79 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,700 | 32.27 | 5.66 |
| John Collins | ATL | $5,000 | 27.19 | 5.44 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,000 | 40.12 | 5.73 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,400 | 37.36 | 5.05 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,200 | 34.49 | 4.79 |
| John Collins | ATL | $5,000 | 27.19 | 5.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Chandler | PHO | $4,100 | 24.18 | 5.90 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,000 | 40.12 | 5.73 |
| John Collins | ATL | $5,000 | 27.19 | 5.44 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $4,000 | 20.99 | 5.25 |
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.