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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 | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Lance Stephenson |
| SF | Nicolas Batum |
| PF | Skal Labissiere |
| C | Dwight Howard |
| G | Bradley Beal |
| F | T.J. Warren |
| Util | Dwight Powell |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 293.51 |
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 | $11,500 | 61.11 | 5.31 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 59.12 | 5.10 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,600 | 42.78 | 4.97 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,700 | 40.41 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milos Teodosic | LAC | $5,000 | 27.20 | 5.44 |
| George Hill | SAC | $4,900 | 26.23 | 5.35 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,500 | 61.11 | 5.31 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,900 | 25.76 | 5.26 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 59.12 | 5.10 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,500 | 41.09 | 4.83 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,000 | 39.64 | 4.95 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,200 | 38.87 | 5.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $5,600 | 33.02 | 5.90 |
| Milos Teodosic | LAC | $5,000 | 27.20 | 5.44 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,200 | 38.87 | 5.40 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $3,900 | 21.02 | 5.39 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,600 | 52.50 | 4.95 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 51.80 | 4.84 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,500 | 41.09 | 4.83 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,000 | 39.64 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $5,600 | 33.02 | 5.90 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $4,200 | 22.84 | 5.44 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $3,900 | 21.02 | 5.39 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,100 | 32.43 | 5.32 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,100 | 53.05 | 4.78 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,600 | 52.50 | 4.95 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,800 | 51.81 | 4.80 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 51.80 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $3,000 | 21.52 | 7.17 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $3,600 | 20.00 | 5.56 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,100 | 32.43 | 5.32 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,700 | 35.23 | 5.26 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,100 | 53.05 | 4.78 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,800 | 51.81 | 4.80 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,100 | 38.85 | 4.80 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,900 | 38.54 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $3,000 | 21.52 | 7.17 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $3,600 | 20.00 | 5.56 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,300 | 33.62 | 5.34 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $4,700 | 24.39 | 5.19 |
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.