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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 | John Wall |
| SG | Will Barton |
| SF | Bogdan Bogdanovic |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Bradley Beal |
| F | Andre Roberson |
| Util | Zaza Pachulia |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 283.99 |
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 | $11,400 | 58.01 | 5.09 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,400 | 47.45 | 4.56 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,500 | 45.54 | 5.36 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,100 | 34.39 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $8,500 | 45.54 | 5.36 |
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $4,600 | 23.98 | 5.21 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,400 | 58.01 | 5.09 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $5,200 | 25.74 | 4.95 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,400 | 47.45 | 4.56 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,200 | 36.91 | 5.13 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,000 | 33.50 | 4.79 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,700 | 31.74 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,800 | 30.70 | 5.29 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $4,900 | 25.45 | 5.19 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,200 | 36.91 | 5.13 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $4,800 | 23.55 | 4.91 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,900 | 46.33 | 4.68 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,600 | 38.04 | 5.01 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,000 | 33.50 | 4.79 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,800 | 30.70 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,800 | 30.70 | 5.29 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $4,900 | 25.45 | 5.19 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,600 | 38.04 | 5.01 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,100 | 30.37 | 4.98 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,900 | 46.33 | 4.68 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,500 | 38.04 | 5.07 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,300 | 37.29 | 4.49 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,100 | 30.37 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,400 | 22.66 | 5.15 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,500 | 38.04 | 5.07 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,100 | 30.37 | 4.98 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,000 | 29.33 | 4.89 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,900 | 44.79 | 5.03 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,200 | 42.77 | 4.65 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,400 | 39.79 | 4.74 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,500 | 38.04 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,400 | 22.66 | 5.15 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,500 | 38.04 | 5.07 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,500 | 32.89 | 5.06 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,900 | 44.79 | 5.03 |
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.