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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 | JJ Redick |
| SF | Evan Fournier |
| PF | Kristaps Porzingis |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| G | Ish Smith |
| F | Will Barton |
| Util | Thabo Sefolosha |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 299.23 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,300 | 38.97 | 4.70 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,700 | 38.95 | 5.06 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,200 | 37.09 | 5.15 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,100 | 35.86 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabazz Napier | POR | $5,000 | 27.93 | 5.59 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $4,300 | 23.78 | 5.53 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $5,500 | 30.35 | 5.52 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $6,700 | 35.56 | 5.31 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,700 | 38.95 | 5.06 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,200 | 37.09 | 5.15 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,100 | 35.86 | 4.43 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,100 | 34.01 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,300 | 29.62 | 5.59 |
| Shabazz Napier | POR | $5,000 | 27.93 | 5.59 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,000 | 33.03 | 5.50 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $5,200 | 27.82 | 5.35 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 56.42 | 4.91 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 48.24 | 4.68 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,300 | 38.97 | 4.70 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,300 | 33.70 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,300 | 29.62 | 5.59 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,000 | 33.03 | 5.50 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $5,200 | 27.82 | 5.35 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,400 | 28.77 | 5.33 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 56.42 | 4.91 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,700 | 54.00 | 5.05 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,500 | 50.10 | 4.77 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 48.24 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richaun Holmes | PHI | $4,200 | 22.65 | 5.39 |
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $4,900 | 25.56 | 5.22 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,200 | 32.32 | 5.21 |
| John Collins | ATL | $5,000 | 25.44 | 5.09 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,700 | 54.00 | 5.05 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,500 | 50.10 | 4.77 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,300 | 42.06 | 4.52 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,400 | 41.53 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richaun Holmes | PHI | $4,200 | 22.65 | 5.39 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,200 | 32.32 | 5.21 |
| John Collins | ATL | $5,000 | 25.44 | 5.09 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,600 | 28.46 | 5.08 |
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.