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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 | Tim Frazier |
| SG | Stephen Curry |
| SF | Omri Casspi |
| PF | Lauri Markkanen |
| C | Hassan Whiteside |
| G | Bradley Beal |
| F | Paul Millsap |
| Util | Lance Stephenson |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 290.78 |
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 | 48.21 | 5.18 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,700 | 38.87 | 5.05 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,200 | 38.10 | 4.65 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,700 | 32.96 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Frazier | WAS | $3,400 | 22.84 | 6.72 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,000 | 32.27 | 5.38 |
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $4,200 | 22.25 | 5.30 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 48.21 | 5.18 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 48.21 | 5.18 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,800 | 41.44 | 5.31 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,700 | 38.87 | 5.05 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,100 | 38.79 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,000 | 32.27 | 5.38 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,800 | 41.44 | 5.31 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $4,700 | 24.60 | 5.23 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 48.21 | 5.18 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,100 | 38.79 | 4.79 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 38.46 | 4.63 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,900 | 32.77 | 4.75 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,300 | 31.34 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omri Casspi | GS | $3,300 | 18.05 | 5.47 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,500 | 29.42 | 5.35 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $4,700 | 24.60 | 5.23 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $4,600 | 23.57 | 5.12 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 38.87 | 4.98 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $7,200 | 34.44 | 4.78 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,400 | 33.96 | 5.31 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,900 | 32.77 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omri Casspi | GS | $3,300 | 18.05 | 5.47 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,500 | 29.42 | 5.35 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,400 | 33.96 | 5.31 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 38.87 | 4.98 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,900 | 45.92 | 5.16 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,200 | 44.85 | 4.87 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,600 | 43.44 | 4.53 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,900 | 43.32 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,900 | 45.92 | 5.16 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 38.87 | 4.98 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $3,900 | 19.34 | 4.96 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,300 | 25.98 | 4.90 |
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.