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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 | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SF | Michael Beasley |
| PF | Pau Gasol |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Elfrid Payton |
| F | Enes Kanter |
| Util | Jordan Bell |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 307.01 |
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 | $11,900 | 56.85 | 4.78 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,100 | 55.32 | 5.48 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,400 | 42.76 | 4.55 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,400 | 40.85 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $4,000 | 23.57 | 5.89 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $6,200 | 35.45 | 5.72 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $3,500 | 19.60 | 5.60 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,100 | 55.32 | 5.48 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,900 | 56.85 | 4.78 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,400 | 42.76 | 4.55 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,400 | 40.85 | 4.86 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,400 | 39.20 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $5,000 | 28.78 | 5.76 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $4,900 | 26.84 | 5.48 |
| Danny Green | SAS | $4,200 | 22.99 | 5.47 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $4,600 | 24.57 | 5.34 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,100 | 45.90 | 5.04 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,200 | 39.28 | 4.79 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,800 | 36.21 | 4.64 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,900 | 32.49 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $3,600 | 25.98 | 7.22 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $5,000 | 28.78 | 5.76 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $4,900 | 26.84 | 5.48 |
| Danny Green | SAS | $4,200 | 22.99 | 5.47 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,100 | 45.90 | 5.04 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,800 | 36.21 | 4.64 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,300 | 35.50 | 4.86 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,500 | 33.77 | 6.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $3,600 | 25.98 | 7.22 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,500 | 33.77 | 6.14 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,500 | 26.70 | 5.93 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,000 | 33.66 | 5.61 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,300 | 44.16 | 5.32 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,100 | 38.03 | 5.36 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $6,800 | 37.17 | 5.47 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,300 | 35.50 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,500 | 33.77 | 6.14 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,500 | 26.70 | 5.93 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,000 | 33.66 | 5.61 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $6,800 | 37.17 | 5.47 |
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.