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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 | Jamal Murray |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | Dragan Bender |
| PF | T.J. Warren |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Damian Lillard |
| F | Will Barton |
| Util | Al Jefferson |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 300.06 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $10,600 | 50.99 | 4.81 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,000 | 46.40 | 5.16 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,400 | 45.90 | 4.88 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,600 | 44.79 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $5,800 | 33.22 | 5.73 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,900 | 20.59 | 5.28 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,600 | 44.79 | 5.21 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,200 | 37.16 | 5.16 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $10,600 | 50.99 | 4.81 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,000 | 46.40 | 5.16 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,200 | 43.94 | 4.78 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $7,400 | 41.94 | 5.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $5,800 | 33.22 | 5.73 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $7,400 | 41.94 | 5.67 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,500 | 30.17 | 5.49 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,900 | 25.81 | 5.27 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 55.06 | 4.79 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 51.56 | 5.05 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 48.11 | 4.58 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,200 | 41.90 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragan Bender | PHO | $4,300 | 25.45 | 5.92 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,200 | 34.85 | 5.62 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,500 | 30.17 | 5.49 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,900 | 25.81 | 5.27 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 55.06 | 4.79 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,800 | 52.63 | 4.87 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 51.56 | 5.05 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 48.11 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragan Bender | PHO | $4,300 | 25.45 | 5.92 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,200 | 34.85 | 5.62 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,400 | 22.80 | 5.18 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 40.14 | 5.15 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,800 | 52.63 | 4.87 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $9,800 | 47.65 | 4.86 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,900 | 44.82 | 5.04 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 40.14 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,100 | 37.21 | 5.24 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 40.14 | 5.15 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,500 | 38.48 | 5.13 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,600 | 23.57 | 5.12 |
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.