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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 | Dennis Smith Jr. |
| SG | Will Barton |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| PF | Markieff Morris |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Bradley Beal |
| F | Evan Fournier |
| Util | Salah Mejri |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 289.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,100 | 45.97 | 4.55 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,400 | 44.32 | 4.71 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,400 | 43.57 | 5.19 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,500 | 39.21 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,300 | 33.88 | 5.38 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,500 | 39.21 | 5.23 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,400 | 43.57 | 5.19 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $4,600 | 23.85 | 5.18 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,100 | 45.97 | 4.55 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,400 | 44.32 | 4.71 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,100 | 41.23 | 5.09 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,200 | 40.30 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,900 | 32.78 | 5.56 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $6,300 | 32.80 | 5.21 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $4,600 | 23.85 | 5.18 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,300 | 21.97 | 5.11 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 49.35 | 4.79 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,800 | 35.27 | 4.52 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $6,300 | 32.80 | 5.21 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,900 | 32.78 | 5.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,900 | 32.78 | 5.56 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $6,300 | 32.80 | 5.21 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,300 | 27.53 | 5.19 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,600 | 28.82 | 5.15 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 49.35 | 4.79 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,800 | 35.27 | 4.52 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 34.71 | 4.51 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,100 | 32.80 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $3,600 | 19.14 | 5.32 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,300 | 27.53 | 5.19 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,600 | 28.82 | 5.15 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,100 | 31.30 | 5.13 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,800 | 45.58 | 4.65 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,900 | 44.98 | 5.05 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,000 | 40.66 | 5.08 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,600 | 39.44 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $3,600 | 19.14 | 5.32 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,600 | 39.44 | 5.19 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,000 | 40.66 | 5.08 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,900 | 44.98 | 5.05 |
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.