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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 | Jordan Clarkson |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Jordan Bell |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Caris LeVert |
| F | Omri Casspi |
| Util | Devin Harris |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 292.07 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,200 | 36.04 | 5.00 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,700 | 35.27 | 5.26 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,000 | 34.23 | 4.89 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,000 | 29.49 | 5.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,000 | 29.49 | 5.90 |
| Frank Ntilikina | NYK | $3,800 | 20.04 | 5.27 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,700 | 35.27 | 5.26 |
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $4,400 | 22.97 | 5.22 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,700 | 44.28 | 5.09 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,700 | 35.27 | 5.26 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,900 | 34.41 | 4.99 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,500 | 32.22 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,000 | 29.49 | 5.90 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,600 | 24.72 | 5.37 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,200 | 22.48 | 5.35 |
| Frank Ntilikina | NYK | $3,800 | 20.04 | 5.27 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,900 | 60.06 | 5.05 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,300 | 56.35 | 4.99 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,700 | 32.42 | 4.84 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,500 | 32.22 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omri Casspi | GS | $3,500 | 20.31 | 5.80 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,600 | 24.72 | 5.37 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,200 | 22.48 | 5.35 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $5,400 | 28.43 | 5.26 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,900 | 60.06 | 5.05 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,300 | 56.35 | 4.99 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,600 | 44.24 | 4.61 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,900 | 39.47 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Bell | GS | $3,600 | 23.09 | 6.41 |
| Omri Casspi | GS | $3,500 | 20.31 | 5.80 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $3,500 | 18.48 | 5.28 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,100 | 26.86 | 5.27 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,100 | 45.06 | 4.95 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,600 | 44.24 | 4.61 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,300 | 43.92 | 4.72 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,900 | 39.47 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Bell | GS | $3,600 | 23.09 | 6.41 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,100 | 26.86 | 5.27 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,900 | 30.67 | 5.20 |
| David West | GS | $3,600 | 18.54 | 5.15 |
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.