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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 | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Will Barton |
| SF | JaMychal Green |
| PF | Deyonta Davis |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| G | Kemba Walker |
| F | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| Util | Derrick Jones Jr. |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 305.79 |
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 | $11,600 | 59.50 | 5.13 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,400 | 49.50 | 4.76 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,700 | 48.65 | 5.02 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,700 | 40.86 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $6,700 | 35.10 | 5.24 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,500 | 39.26 | 5.23 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,200 | 26.71 | 5.14 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,600 | 59.50 | 5.13 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,400 | 49.50 | 4.76 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,700 | 40.86 | 4.70 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,500 | 40.55 | 4.77 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,600 | 40.00 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,500 | 30.69 | 5.58 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,500 | 30.14 | 5.48 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $5,400 | 28.34 | 5.25 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $5,200 | 27.29 | 5.25 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,600 | 51.56 | 4.86 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 46.15 | 4.48 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,600 | 40.00 | 4.65 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,500 | 36.76 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,400 | 24.72 | 5.62 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,500 | 30.69 | 5.58 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,500 | 30.14 | 5.48 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $5,200 | 27.29 | 5.25 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,800 | 54.55 | 5.05 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,600 | 51.56 | 4.86 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,500 | 50.66 | 4.82 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 46.15 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deyonta Davis | MEM | $3,000 | 20.71 | 6.90 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,400 | 24.72 | 5.62 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $4,500 | 24.79 | 5.51 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 43.30 | 5.28 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,800 | 54.55 | 5.05 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,500 | 50.66 | 4.82 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 43.30 | 5.28 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,900 | 43.19 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deyonta Davis | MEM | $3,000 | 20.71 | 6.90 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $4,500 | 24.79 | 5.51 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,200 | 32.89 | 5.30 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 43.30 | 5.28 |
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.