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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 | Donovan Mitchell |
| SF | Aaron Gordon |
| PF | Bam Adebayo |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Elfrid Payton |
| F | Taj Gibson |
| Util | Zaza Pachulia |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 291.43 |
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 | $11,400 | 55.77 | 4.89 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 46.21 | 4.67 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,100 | 44.68 | 5.52 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,000 | 38.82 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,100 | 44.68 | 5.52 |
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $3,800 | 20.26 | 5.33 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $6,100 | 32.48 | 5.32 |
| Michael Carter-Williams | CHA | $4,400 | 23.27 | 5.29 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 46.21 | 4.67 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 39.10 | 4.95 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,000 | 38.82 | 4.85 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,900 | 37.24 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $3,800 | 20.26 | 5.33 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $6,600 | 34.62 | 5.25 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $6,800 | 34.89 | 5.13 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $4,600 | 23.53 | 5.12 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 44.95 | 4.68 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,200 | 40.33 | 4.92 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,600 | 39.07 | 5.14 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,900 | 37.24 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $3,700 | 19.95 | 5.39 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,300 | 23.15 | 5.38 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,600 | 39.07 | 5.14 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,500 | 33.34 | 5.13 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,400 | 49.53 | 4.76 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,900 | 47.74 | 4.38 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 44.95 | 4.68 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 41.48 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,100 | 24.33 | 5.93 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,400 | 23.96 | 5.44 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $3,700 | 19.95 | 5.39 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,300 | 23.15 | 5.38 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,400 | 49.53 | 4.76 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,900 | 47.74 | 4.38 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,800 | 43.88 | 4.99 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,600 | 43.18 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,100 | 24.33 | 5.93 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,400 | 23.96 | 5.44 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,700 | 29.89 | 5.24 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,400 | 28.01 | 5.19 |
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.