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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 | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Marcus Morris |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Aron Baynes |
| G | Kyrie Irving |
| F | Enes Kanter |
| Util | Tyler Ulis |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 270.55 |
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 | $9,300 | 47.23 | 5.08 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,800 | 46.53 | 5.29 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,700 | 37.08 | 4.81 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,800 | 34.70 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Ntilikina | NYK | $3,800 | 20.59 | 5.42 |
| Avery Bradley | DET | $5,500 | 29.46 | 5.36 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,800 | 46.53 | 5.29 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $6,000 | 31.30 | 5.22 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 47.23 | 5.08 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,700 | 37.08 | 4.81 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 36.22 | 5.33 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,000 | 35.84 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,300 | 30.79 | 5.81 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $3,700 | 20.95 | 5.66 |
| Frank Ntilikina | NYK | $3,800 | 20.59 | 5.42 |
| Avery Bradley | DET | $5,500 | 29.46 | 5.36 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,000 | 35.84 | 4.48 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,200 | 35.04 | 4.87 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,600 | 32.87 | 4.98 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,100 | 32.41 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,000 | 23.68 | 5.92 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,300 | 30.79 | 5.81 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $3,700 | 20.95 | 5.66 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $3,500 | 19.62 | 5.60 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,500 | 38.71 | 5.16 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,200 | 35.04 | 4.87 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,200 | 34.52 | 5.57 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,600 | 32.87 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,000 | 23.68 | 5.92 |
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,800 | 26.92 | 5.61 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $3,500 | 19.62 | 5.60 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,200 | 34.52 | 5.57 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,400 | 45.31 | 5.39 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,900 | 43.24 | 4.86 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,500 | 38.71 | 5.16 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,400 | 38.45 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,500 | 21.83 | 6.24 |
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,800 | 26.92 | 5.61 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,200 | 34.52 | 5.57 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,400 | 45.31 | 5.39 |
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.