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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 | Kemba Walker |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Khris Middleton |
| PF | Jordan Bell |
| C | Kristaps Porzingis |
| G | Lou Williams |
| F | Zach Randolph |
| Util | George Hill |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 290.96 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,900 | 43.15 | 4.85 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,500 | 42.52 | 5.00 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,800 | 39.77 | 5.10 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $8,200 | 38.37 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $5,500 | 31.32 | 5.69 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $6,500 | 35.71 | 5.49 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $6,600 | 35.71 | 5.41 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $6,100 | 32.64 | 5.35 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,900 | 43.15 | 4.85 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,600 | 40.80 | 5.37 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,600 | 37.92 | 4.99 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,400 | 37.68 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,200 | 24.24 | 5.77 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,200 | 29.88 | 5.75 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,200 | 22.83 | 5.44 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $6,600 | 35.71 | 5.41 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 55.50 | 4.78 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 53.43 | 4.81 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,100 | 49.64 | 4.91 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,600 | 37.92 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,200 | 24.24 | 5.77 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,200 | 29.88 | 5.75 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $3,700 | 21.04 | 5.69 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,200 | 29.10 | 5.60 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,300 | 56.83 | 5.03 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 55.50 | 4.78 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 53.43 | 4.81 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,100 | 49.64 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Bell | GS | $3,300 | 21.87 | 6.63 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $5,300 | 31.91 | 6.02 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $3,700 | 21.04 | 5.69 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,700 | 26.41 | 5.62 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,300 | 56.83 | 5.03 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,100 | 45.55 | 5.01 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,100 | 41.49 | 5.12 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 40.54 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Bell | GS | $3,300 | 21.87 | 6.63 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $5,300 | 31.91 | 6.02 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,700 | 26.41 | 5.62 |
| Kenneth Faried | DEN | $5,000 | 27.50 | 5.50 |
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.