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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 | Eric Bledsoe |
| SG | Allen Crabbe |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| G | Khris Middleton |
| F | P.J. Tucker |
| Util | Frank Mason III |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 322.67 |
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 | $11,300 | 60.12 | 5.32 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,400 | 49.23 | 4.73 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,500 | 48.01 | 5.05 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,400 | 44.57 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,500 | 40.15 | 6.18 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $4,900 | 29.92 | 6.11 |
| José Calderón | CLE | $3,000 | 18.30 | 6.10 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,300 | 36.69 | 5.82 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,300 | 60.12 | 5.32 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,400 | 44.57 | 4.74 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,500 | 40.15 | 6.18 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 39.96 | 5.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,600 | 28.60 | 6.22 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,500 | 40.15 | 6.18 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $4,900 | 29.92 | 6.11 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,000 | 29.47 | 5.89 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,400 | 56.08 | 4.92 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,500 | 48.01 | 5.05 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,000 | 41.83 | 4.18 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,500 | 41.52 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,600 | 28.60 | 6.22 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $3,800 | 23.32 | 6.14 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,000 | 29.47 | 5.89 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,300 | 30.86 | 5.82 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,400 | 56.08 | 4.92 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,300 | 54.40 | 5.28 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $9,600 | 50.98 | 5.31 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,300 | 44.80 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $3,800 | 23.32 | 6.14 |
| Thon Maker | MIL | $3,300 | 19.47 | 5.90 |
| John Collins | ATL | $4,600 | 26.90 | 5.85 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,300 | 30.86 | 5.82 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,300 | 54.40 | 5.28 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $9,600 | 50.98 | 5.31 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,700 | 45.88 | 4.73 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,900 | 45.38 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thon Maker | MIL | $3,300 | 19.47 | 5.90 |
| John Collins | ATL | $4,600 | 26.90 | 5.85 |
| Tyler Zeller | BKN | $3,400 | 18.15 | 5.34 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $9,600 | 50.98 | 5.31 |
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.