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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 | Jeremy Lamb |
| SF | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| PF | Kyle O’Quinn |
| C | Anthony Davis |
| G | Dennis Schroder |
| F | Michael Kidd-Gilchrist |
| Util | Cory Joseph |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 315.3 |
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 | $9,600 | 50.96 | 5.31 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,600 | 50.67 | 4.78 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 42.94 | 4.88 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,300 | 42.53 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $6,600 | 37.12 | 5.62 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $4,900 | 27.36 | 5.58 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,600 | 35.85 | 5.43 |
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $5,300 | 28.59 | 5.39 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,600 | 50.96 | 5.31 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 | 38.59 | 4.59 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,800 | 38.55 | 4.94 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,000 | 36.14 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,100 | 32.18 | 6.31 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,000 | 22.42 | 5.61 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $4,500 | 25.09 | 5.57 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $4,600 | 25.42 | 5.53 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,200 | 56.37 | 5.03 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,500 | 40.76 | 4.80 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 | 38.59 | 4.59 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,800 | 38.55 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,100 | 32.18 | 6.31 |
| Omri Casspi | GS | $3,600 | 22.18 | 6.16 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $4,000 | 24.11 | 6.03 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $3,800 | 21.55 | 5.67 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,400 | 56.71 | 4.97 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,200 | 56.37 | 5.03 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,700 | 56.07 | 5.24 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,900 | 45.61 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $3,500 | 23.37 | 6.68 |
| Omri Casspi | GS | $3,600 | 22.18 | 6.16 |
| John Collins | ATL | $4,800 | 29.02 | 6.05 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $3,800 | 21.55 | 5.67 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,400 | 56.71 | 4.97 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,700 | 56.07 | 5.24 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,900 | 45.61 | 5.12 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,700 | 42.81 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $3,500 | 23.37 | 6.68 |
| John Collins | ATL | $4,800 | 29.02 | 6.05 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,200 | 28.26 | 5.43 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $7,000 | 37.68 | 5.38 |
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.