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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 | T.J. McConnell |
| SG | Lance Stephenson |
| SF | Marcus Smart |
| PF | Derrick Favors |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Stephen Curry |
| F | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| Util | Dario Saric |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 309.55 |
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 | $10,900 | 56.93 | 5.22 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 53.57 | 4.66 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,600 | 50.66 | 5.28 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,700 | 42.53 | 5.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $4,000 | 30.14 | 7.53 |
| Tim Frazier | WAS | $3,600 | 21.73 | 6.04 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $4,700 | 26.56 | 5.65 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,500 | 19.49 | 5.57 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 53.57 | 4.66 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,600 | 50.66 | 5.28 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,200 | 42.71 | 5.21 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,400 | 41.03 | 5.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $3,500 | 25.29 | 7.23 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $4,600 | 26.17 | 5.69 |
| J.J. Redick | PHI | $4,900 | 27.53 | 5.62 |
| Frank Mason III | SAC | $3,000 | 16.69 | 5.56 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 49.61 | 4.59 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,200 | 42.71 | 5.21 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,900 | 40.43 | 4.54 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,800 | 36.43 | 5.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $3,500 | 25.29 | 7.23 |
| Omri Casspi | GS | $3,600 | 21.54 | 5.98 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $4,600 | 26.17 | 5.69 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $3,700 | 21.04 | 5.69 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,000 | 55.61 | 5.06 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,600 | 53.70 | 5.07 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 49.61 | 4.59 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,800 | 44.80 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omri Casspi | GS | $3,600 | 21.54 | 5.98 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $3,500 | 20.94 | 5.98 |
| John Collins | ATL | $5,200 | 29.95 | 5.76 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $3,700 | 21.04 | 5.69 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,000 | 55.61 | 5.06 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,600 | 53.70 | 5.07 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,800 | 53.45 | 5.45 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,800 | 44.80 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $3,500 | 20.94 | 5.98 |
| John Collins | ATL | $5,200 | 29.95 | 5.76 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,400 | 29.61 | 5.48 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $6,700 | 36.55 | 5.46 |
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.