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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 | Tyler Johnson |
| SG | Kris Dunn |
| SF | Michael Beasley |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Kemba Walker |
| F | Al Horford |
| Util | JJ Redick |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 304.09 |
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 | $11,200 | 57.94 | 5.17 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,500 | 54.12 | 5.15 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,600 | 48.17 | 5.02 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,000 | 43.19 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,400 | 27.27 | 6.20 |
| David Nwaba | CHI | $4,200 | 23.94 | 5.70 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,100 | 40.36 | 5.68 |
| Patrick McCaw | GS | $3,400 | 18.64 | 5.48 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,500 | 54.12 | 5.15 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,000 | 43.19 | 4.80 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,700 | 42.48 | 4.88 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,400 | 41.07 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,400 | 27.27 | 6.20 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,800 | 22.86 | 6.02 |
| David Nwaba | CHI | $4,200 | 23.94 | 5.70 |
| C.J. Williams | LAC | $3,000 | 17.07 | 5.69 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,600 | 60.15 | 5.18 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,600 | 48.17 | 5.02 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,600 | 34.84 | 4.58 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,300 | 34.26 | 5.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $4,600 | 29.30 | 6.37 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,800 | 22.86 | 6.02 |
| Jamil Wilson | LAC | $3,000 | 17.20 | 5.73 |
| Omri Casspi | GS | $4,100 | 23.31 | 5.69 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,600 | 60.15 | 5.18 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,900 | 38.81 | 5.62 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 37.72 | 4.60 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,800 | 35.68 | 6.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $4,600 | 29.30 | 6.37 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,800 | 35.68 | 6.15 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $5,000 | 29.47 | 5.89 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $3,700 | 21.50 | 5.81 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,800 | 48.12 | 5.47 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $7,800 | 40.87 | 5.24 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,900 | 38.81 | 5.62 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,100 | 38.57 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,800 | 35.68 | 6.15 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $5,000 | 29.47 | 5.89 |
| Jordan Bell | GS | $4,500 | 26.00 | 5.78 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,000 | 22.85 | 5.71 |
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.