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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 | George Hill |
| SG | Tyreke Evans |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Blake Griffin |
| G | J.J. Redick |
| F | Dario Saric |
| Util | Sindarius Thornwell |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 294.92 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 55.17 | 4.97 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 46.52 | 5.11 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 45.30 | 5.15 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,300 | 45.08 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Hill | SAC | $3,900 | 23.41 | 6.00 |
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $4,100 | 22.82 | 5.57 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,300 | 23.97 | 5.57 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $6,600 | 36.49 | 5.53 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 55.17 | 4.97 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 46.52 | 5.11 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,000 | 40.18 | 5.74 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,800 | 35.78 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Hill | SAC | $3,900 | 23.41 | 6.00 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,000 | 40.18 | 5.74 |
| J.J. Redick | PHI | $4,900 | 27.61 | 5.63 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,300 | 23.97 | 5.57 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 56.58 | 4.96 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 49.94 | 5.20 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,300 | 45.08 | 4.85 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,000 | 40.18 | 5.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,000 | 40.18 | 5.74 |
| J.J. Redick | PHI | $4,900 | 27.61 | 5.63 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $4,000 | 22.21 | 5.55 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $3,700 | 19.31 | 5.22 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 56.58 | 4.96 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 49.94 | 5.20 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,900 | 43.93 | 4.94 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,600 | 40.53 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | PHI | $4,500 | 25.39 | 5.64 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,600 | 40.53 | 5.33 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $4,100 | 21.57 | 5.26 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 49.94 | 5.20 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,000 | 46.86 | 4.69 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,900 | 43.93 | 4.94 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,600 | 40.53 | 5.33 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,200 | 38.32 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | PHI | $4,500 | 25.39 | 5.64 |
| John Henson | MIL | $4,800 | 26.53 | 5.53 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,600 | 40.53 | 5.33 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $4,100 | 21.57 | 5.26 |
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.