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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 | Jerian Grant |
| SG | Ben McLemore |
| SF | Khris Middleton |
| PF | Montrezl Harrell |
| C | Anthony Davis |
| G | Dennis Schroder |
| F | DeMar DeRozan |
| Util | Marco Belinelli |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 299.13 |
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 | $11,800 | 57.12 | 4.84 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,400 | 48.44 | 5.15 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,300 | 47.56 | 4.62 |
| James Harden | HOU | $9,700 | 44.61 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerian Grant | CHI | $4,200 | 24.88 | 5.92 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,900 | 41.42 | 5.24 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $4,800 | 25.04 | 5.22 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,500 | 44.18 | 5.20 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,400 | 48.44 | 5.15 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,300 | 47.56 | 4.62 |
| James Harden | HOU | $9,700 | 44.61 | 4.60 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,900 | 41.10 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben McLemore | MEM | $3,000 | 18.39 | 6.13 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,000 | 32.36 | 5.39 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,400 | 34.21 | 5.34 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,600 | 40.53 | 5.33 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,000 | 50.06 | 4.55 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 49.92 | 4.85 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,900 | 41.10 | 5.20 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,600 | 40.53 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben McLemore | MEM | $3,000 | 18.39 | 6.13 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,000 | 32.36 | 5.39 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $3,700 | 19.82 | 5.36 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,600 | 40.53 | 5.33 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,700 | 53.03 | 4.96 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,600 | 52.81 | 4.98 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,000 | 50.06 | 4.55 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 49.92 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $4,800 | 27.19 | 5.66 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $3,700 | 19.82 | 5.36 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,000 | 26.23 | 5.25 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $5,000 | 25.79 | 5.16 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,700 | 53.03 | 4.96 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,600 | 52.81 | 4.98 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,400 | 51.23 | 4.93 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,300 | 47.56 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $4,800 | 27.19 | 5.66 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,600 | 42.54 | 5.60 |
| John Henson | MIL | $4,600 | 24.42 | 5.31 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,400 | 28.08 | 5.20 |
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.