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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 | Lance Stephenson |
| SF | Kyle Kuzma |
| PF | Wilson Chandler |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Marcus Smart |
| Util | Bogdan Bogdanovic |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 294.84 |
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 | 58.65 | 5.24 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,900 | 43.41 | 4.88 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,400 | 42.87 | 5.10 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,500 | 42.00 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Hill | SAC | $4,500 | 25.99 | 5.78 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,600 | 31.60 | 5.64 |
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $4,100 | 22.64 | 5.52 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $6,600 | 36.34 | 5.51 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,400 | 42.87 | 5.10 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,000 | 42.44 | 5.30 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,200 | 38.82 | 4.73 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,400 | 37.87 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,300 | 27.93 | 6.49 |
| George Hill | SAC | $4,500 | 25.99 | 5.78 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,600 | 31.60 | 5.64 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,200 | 23.33 | 5.55 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,700 | 58.82 | 5.03 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,900 | 49.83 | 4.57 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,400 | 38.89 | 5.26 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,200 | 38.82 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,300 | 27.93 | 6.49 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,200 | 23.33 | 5.55 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $4,700 | 26.03 | 5.54 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,200 | 28.17 | 5.42 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,700 | 58.82 | 5.03 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,500 | 54.48 | 4.74 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,900 | 49.83 | 4.57 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,800 | 49.73 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $4,700 | 26.03 | 5.54 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $6,300 | 34.05 | 5.40 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,300 | 28.36 | 5.35 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $4,800 | 25.59 | 5.33 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,500 | 54.48 | 4.74 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,800 | 49.73 | 4.60 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,700 | 44.59 | 5.12 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,800 | 43.01 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $6,300 | 34.05 | 5.40 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,700 | 30.63 | 5.37 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $4,800 | 25.41 | 5.29 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,400 | 23.17 | 5.26 |
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.