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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 | Tyreke Evans |
| SG | Taurean Prince |
| SF | T.J. Warren |
| PF | John Collins |
| C | Dwight Howard |
| G | Dennis Schroder |
| F | Pau Gasol |
| Util | Deyonta Davis |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 286.92 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,200 | 41.73 | 5.09 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,500 | 39.59 | 4.66 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,300 | 38.53 | 5.28 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,500 | 36.48 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,300 | 38.53 | 5.28 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,200 | 41.73 | 5.09 |
| George Hill | SAC | $4,600 | 22.43 | 4.88 |
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $4,400 | 21.42 | 4.87 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $9,100 | 43.40 | 4.77 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,200 | 41.73 | 5.09 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,500 | 34.46 | 4.59 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,300 | 34.06 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,200 | 41.73 | 5.09 |
| Marco Belinelli | ATL | $3,800 | 19.03 | 5.01 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,500 | 27.55 | 5.01 |
| George Hill | SAC | $4,600 | 22.43 | 4.88 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,700 | 55.67 | 4.76 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $9,100 | 43.40 | 4.77 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,800 | 37.79 | 5.56 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SAS | $6,700 | 31.55 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,800 | 37.79 | 5.56 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,500 | 24.15 | 5.37 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $5,100 | 27.11 | 5.32 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $4,600 | 23.45 | 5.10 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,700 | 55.67 | 4.76 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,400 | 41.85 | 4.98 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,300 | 39.60 | 4.77 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,700 | 38.16 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,800 | 37.79 | 5.56 |
| John Collins | ATL | $4,900 | 26.86 | 5.48 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,500 | 24.15 | 5.37 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $5,100 | 27.11 | 5.32 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,400 | 41.85 | 4.98 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $7,400 | 40.26 | 5.44 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,300 | 39.60 | 4.77 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,700 | 38.16 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $4,900 | 26.86 | 5.48 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $7,400 | 40.26 | 5.44 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,600 | 23.76 | 5.17 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,400 | 41.85 | 4.98 |
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.