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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 | Josh Hart |
| SG | Mario Hezonja |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| PF | Kevin Durant |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| G | Tyreke Evans |
| F | JaMychal Green |
| Util | Nene Hilario |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 306.96 |
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 | $11,000 | 56.75 | 5.16 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,400 | 56.69 | 4.97 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,800 | 49.55 | 5.06 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,200 | 45.21 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | LAL | $3,000 | 20.49 | 6.83 |
| Alec Burks | UTA | $4,300 | 23.81 | 5.54 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,100 | 28.05 | 5.50 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,000 | 38.06 | 5.44 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 56.75 | 5.16 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,800 | 49.55 | 5.06 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,200 | 45.21 | 4.91 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,800 | 42.36 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | LAL | $3,000 | 20.49 | 6.83 |
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $4,700 | 29.07 | 6.18 |
| Alec Burks | UTA | $4,300 | 23.81 | 5.54 |
| Frank Mason III | SAC | $4,000 | 21.77 | 5.44 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,600 | 59.90 | 5.16 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 39.24 | 4.73 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $6,900 | 35.81 | 5.19 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,400 | 35.50 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,500 | 24.79 | 5.51 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $5,200 | 28.13 | 5.41 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,600 | 24.67 | 5.36 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,500 | 34.59 | 5.32 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,600 | 59.90 | 5.16 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,800 | 38.60 | 4.95 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,300 | 37.63 | 5.15 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $6,200 | 33.04 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,500 | 24.79 | 5.51 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,300 | 29.21 | 5.51 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $5,400 | 29.38 | 5.44 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,600 | 24.67 | 5.36 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,400 | 50.03 | 5.32 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,000 | 48.32 | 5.37 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,100 | 45.21 | 4.97 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,100 | 40.72 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nene Hilario | HOU | $3,300 | 19.44 | 5.89 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,300 | 29.21 | 5.51 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $5,400 | 29.38 | 5.44 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,000 | 48.32 | 5.37 |
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.