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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 | Shabazz Napier |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Kyle Kuzma |
| PF | Marreese Speights |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| G | CJ McCollum |
| F | Kelly Olynyk |
| Util | Tyler Zeller |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 309.32 |
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 | $11,500 | 63.20 | 5.50 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,400 | 60.34 | 5.29 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,700 | 45.85 | 5.27 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,000 | 39.45 | 5.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabazz Napier | POR | $4,300 | 25.92 | 6.03 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,000 | 39.45 | 5.64 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 63.20 | 5.50 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $5,600 | 30.53 | 5.45 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 63.20 | 5.50 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,500 | 40.97 | 5.46 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,000 | 39.45 | 5.64 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,400 | 38.70 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabazz Napier | POR | $4,300 | 25.92 | 6.03 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,900 | 33.84 | 5.73 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,800 | 21.70 | 5.71 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,000 | 39.45 | 5.64 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,600 | 58.89 | 5.08 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 56.90 | 5.03 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,400 | 38.70 | 5.23 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,100 | 37.82 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,800 | 21.70 | 5.71 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,800 | 26.83 | 5.59 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,500 | 30.51 | 5.55 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $4,400 | 24.29 | 5.52 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,600 | 58.89 | 5.08 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 56.90 | 5.03 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,500 | 54.27 | 5.17 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,100 | 53.58 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marreese Speights | ORL | $3,000 | 17.66 | 5.89 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $5,600 | 32.35 | 5.78 |
| Jordan Mickey | MIA | $3,900 | 21.99 | 5.64 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,800 | 26.83 | 5.59 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,500 | 54.27 | 5.17 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,100 | 53.58 | 4.83 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,900 | 48.69 | 5.47 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,600 | 42.56 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marreese Speights | ORL | $3,000 | 17.66 | 5.89 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $5,600 | 32.35 | 5.78 |
| Jordan Mickey | MIA | $3,900 | 21.99 | 5.64 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,900 | 48.69 | 5.47 |
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.