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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 | George Hill |
| SG | Eric Bledsoe |
| SF | Wilson Chandler |
| PF | Jordan Bell |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Khris Middleton |
| Util | Brandan Wright |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 303.08 |
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 | 57.45 | 5.13 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,800 | 44.79 | 5.09 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,600 | 44.07 | 4.59 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,700 | 42.61 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Hill | SAC | $4,400 | 26.17 | 5.95 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,400 | 37.14 | 5.80 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,700 | 26.92 | 5.73 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $5,400 | 29.78 | 5.51 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,600 | 44.07 | 4.59 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,900 | 43.57 | 4.89 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,600 | 41.39 | 5.45 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,900 | 38.66 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Hill | SAC | $4,400 | 26.17 | 5.95 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,900 | 22.95 | 5.88 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,400 | 37.14 | 5.80 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,700 | 26.92 | 5.73 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,500 | 56.85 | 4.94 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,600 | 41.39 | 5.45 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,700 | 36.40 | 5.43 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,100 | 33.54 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $4,500 | 26.58 | 5.91 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,900 | 22.95 | 5.88 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $4,200 | 24.60 | 5.86 |
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $4,500 | 25.54 | 5.68 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,500 | 56.85 | 4.94 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,800 | 51.62 | 4.78 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,400 | 48.68 | 4.68 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,300 | 37.36 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $4,500 | 26.58 | 5.91 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,100 | 23.57 | 5.75 |
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $4,500 | 25.54 | 5.68 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $3,400 | 19.26 | 5.66 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,800 | 51.62 | 4.78 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,400 | 48.68 | 4.68 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,500 | 47.50 | 5.00 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,600 | 45.02 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,100 | 23.57 | 5.75 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $7,600 | 43.61 | 5.74 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $3,400 | 19.26 | 5.66 |
| Jordan Bell | GS | $4,300 | 24.31 | 5.65 |
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.