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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 | Tyler Johnson |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| PF | Enes Kanter |
| C | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| G | Kyle Lowry |
| F | Kevin Love |
| Util | Al Jefferson |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 290.25 |
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 | 57.82 | 5.03 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $10,300 | 50.79 | 4.93 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,200 | 47.79 | 4.69 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,700 | 47.32 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,000 | 28.97 | 5.79 |
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $5,000 | 27.00 | 5.40 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,000 | 36.34 | 5.19 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $4,900 | 25.23 | 5.15 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $10,300 | 50.79 | 4.93 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,200 | 47.79 | 4.69 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,100 | 41.00 | 4.50 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,600 | 39.41 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,000 | 28.97 | 5.79 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $7,200 | 38.94 | 5.41 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $5,000 | 26.15 | 5.23 |
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $4,800 | 24.95 | 5.20 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,100 | 53.60 | 4.83 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,200 | 47.10 | 4.62 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 45.05 | 4.60 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,100 | 41.00 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,200 | 28.31 | 5.44 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,200 | 27.27 | 5.24 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $5,000 | 26.15 | 5.23 |
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $4,800 | 24.95 | 5.20 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,100 | 53.60 | 4.83 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,200 | 47.10 | 4.62 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 45.05 | 4.60 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 42.83 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,200 | 28.31 | 5.44 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,100 | 32.41 | 5.31 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 42.83 | 5.29 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,200 | 27.27 | 5.24 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,300 | 43.60 | 4.23 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 42.83 | 5.29 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,100 | 42.26 | 4.64 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,300 | 40.75 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,100 | 32.41 | 5.31 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 42.83 | 5.29 |
| John Henson | MIL | $4,500 | 23.45 | 5.21 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,000 | 30.96 | 5.16 |
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.