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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 | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Tyreke Evans |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| PF | DeMarre Carroll |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| G | Courtney Lee |
| F | Caris LeVert |
| Util | Tomas Satoransky |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 313.24 |
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 | $11,200 | 57.44 | 5.13 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 57.36 | 4.94 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,600 | 47.38 | 4.94 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,800 | 41.96 | 5.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Carter-Williams | CHA | $4,200 | 23.52 | 5.60 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,800 | 41.96 | 5.38 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $5,900 | 31.49 | 5.34 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $4,800 | 25.60 | 5.33 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 57.36 | 4.94 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,600 | 47.38 | 4.94 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,100 | 41.18 | 5.08 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,100 | 40.52 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $6,600 | 38.13 | 5.78 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $4,600 | 26.50 | 5.76 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,600 | 26.30 | 5.72 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $4,800 | 27.06 | 5.64 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,700 | 41.45 | 4.27 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,600 | 41.37 | 4.81 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,900 | 39.45 | 4.99 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,300 | 39.17 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,100 | 35.50 | 5.82 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $6,600 | 38.13 | 5.78 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $4,600 | 26.50 | 5.76 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,600 | 26.30 | 5.72 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,000 | 56.18 | 5.11 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,800 | 53.07 | 4.91 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,200 | 40.52 | 4.94 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,300 | 39.17 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,100 | 35.50 | 5.82 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $3,800 | 21.20 | 5.58 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,800 | 31.73 | 5.47 |
| Trevor Booker | BKN | $4,900 | 26.76 | 5.46 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,000 | 56.18 | 5.11 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,800 | 53.07 | 4.91 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,200 | 46.69 | 5.08 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,800 | 45.18 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,500 | 30.19 | 5.49 |
| Trevor Booker | BKN | $4,900 | 26.76 | 5.46 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $3,600 | 19.60 | 5.44 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $4,800 | 25.96 | 5.41 |
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.