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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 | Lou Williams |
| SG | C.J. McCollum |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| C | Dewayne Dedmon |
| G | Dennis Schroder |
| F | Jerami Grant |
| Util | Lance Stephenson |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 272.65 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,800 | 52.88 | 4.90 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 48.39 | 5.15 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,400 | 42.51 | 5.06 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,300 | 38.45 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAC | $5,200 | 29.78 | 5.73 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $3,900 | 21.17 | 5.43 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,500 | 18.48 | 5.28 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,300 | 38.45 | 5.27 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,400 | 37.74 | 5.10 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,700 | 37.22 | 4.83 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,500 | 35.43 | 4.72 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $7,200 | 34.76 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAC | $5,200 | 29.78 | 5.73 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,200 | 23.00 | 5.48 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $4,100 | 21.86 | 5.33 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $3,300 | 17.39 | 5.27 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 55.04 | 5.24 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,600 | 39.13 | 5.15 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,700 | 37.22 | 4.83 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,300 | 36.64 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $3,500 | 19.46 | 5.56 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,200 | 23.00 | 5.48 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $4,100 | 21.86 | 5.33 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,100 | 21.69 | 5.29 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 55.04 | 5.24 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,600 | 43.24 | 5.03 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,600 | 39.13 | 5.15 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,900 | 38.57 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $3,500 | 19.46 | 5.56 |
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,900 | 26.42 | 5.39 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,100 | 21.69 | 5.29 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,200 | 22.05 | 5.25 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,600 | 43.24 | 5.03 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,800 | 42.27 | 4.80 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,700 | 39.72 | 5.16 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,900 | 38.57 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $4,200 | 24.47 | 5.83 |
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,900 | 26.42 | 5.39 |
| John Henson | MIL | $4,500 | 23.78 | 5.28 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,200 | 22.05 | 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.