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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 | J.J. Barea |
| SG | Kris Dunn |
| SF | Rudy Gay |
| PF | Harrison Barnes |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| G | Will Barton |
| F | Zach Randolph |
| Util | Ian Clark |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 312.57 |
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 | 43.78 | 4.92 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,200 | 41.46 | 5.06 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,100 | 41.13 | 5.08 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,000 | 39.82 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,700 | 28.53 | 6.07 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $5,800 | 31.21 | 5.38 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $6,600 | 35.37 | 5.36 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,800 | 30.29 | 5.22 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,900 | 43.78 | 4.92 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,800 | 38.99 | 5.00 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,500 | 38.62 | 5.15 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,900 | 37.60 | 5.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,700 | 28.53 | 6.07 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,200 | 24.01 | 5.72 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,900 | 37.60 | 5.45 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $5,800 | 31.21 | 5.38 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,700 | 57.01 | 4.87 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 55.54 | 5.05 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 51.24 | 4.79 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,400 | 39.19 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,200 | 31.52 | 6.06 |
| Jakarr Sampson | SAC | $3,400 | 20.34 | 5.98 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $3,900 | 23.15 | 5.93 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,200 | 24.01 | 5.72 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,800 | 58.35 | 4.94 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,700 | 57.01 | 4.87 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 55.54 | 5.05 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 51.24 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,200 | 31.52 | 6.06 |
| Jakarr Sampson | SAC | $3,400 | 20.34 | 5.98 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $3,900 | 23.15 | 5.93 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $5,900 | 32.06 | 5.43 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,800 | 58.35 | 4.94 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,400 | 44.51 | 4.74 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,100 | 40.04 | 4.94 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,500 | 39.95 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $5,900 | 32.06 | 5.43 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,500 | 23.75 | 5.28 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,300 | 27.44 | 5.18 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $4,700 | 24.05 | 5.12 |
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.