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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 | Lou Williams |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Will Barton |
| PF | Skal Labissiere |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Ish Smith |
| F | Draymond Green |
| Util | Dwight Buycks |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 299.25 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 52.69 | 5.27 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $10,000 | 51.11 | 5.11 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,700 | 44.80 | 5.15 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,600 | 42.92 | 5.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,600 | 42.92 | 5.65 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $4,500 | 24.29 | 5.40 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $6,700 | 35.99 | 5.37 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $5,500 | 29.20 | 5.31 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 52.69 | 5.27 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $10,000 | 51.11 | 5.11 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,200 | 43.31 | 5.28 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,600 | 42.92 | 5.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,600 | 42.92 | 5.65 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,700 | 31.90 | 5.60 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,100 | 22.53 | 5.49 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,800 | 36.50 | 5.37 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 57.33 | 4.94 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 46.91 | 4.47 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,000 | 38.00 | 4.75 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 32.58 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,700 | 31.90 | 5.60 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,100 | 22.53 | 5.49 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $6,000 | 31.27 | 5.21 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,700 | 24.47 | 5.21 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 57.33 | 4.94 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,800 | 52.36 | 4.85 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $9,900 | 49.10 | 4.96 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 46.91 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $3,500 | 20.41 | 5.83 |
| Eric Moreland | DET | $3,000 | 16.72 | 5.57 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 41.11 | 5.34 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,200 | 43.48 | 5.30 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,800 | 52.36 | 4.85 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $9,900 | 49.10 | 4.96 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,800 | 45.20 | 5.14 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,200 | 43.48 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $3,500 | 20.41 | 5.83 |
| Eric Moreland | DET | $3,000 | 16.72 | 5.57 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,600 | 19.54 | 5.43 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 41.11 | 5.34 |
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.