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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 | Lou Williams |
| SG | Will Barton |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| PF | Montrezl Harrell |
| C | DeAndre Jordan |
| G | Mario Hezonja |
| F | Anthony Davis |
| Util | Stanley Johnson |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 289.1 |
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 | $11,700 | 60.36 | 5.16 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 57.94 | 5.17 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,500 | 46.26 | 4.41 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,200 | 43.86 | 5.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,200 | 43.86 | 5.35 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $5,600 | 29.79 | 5.32 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,400 | 38.83 | 5.25 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $6,400 | 33.41 | 5.22 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 57.94 | 5.17 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,500 | 46.26 | 4.41 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,200 | 43.86 | 5.35 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,300 | 41.97 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,700 | 25.53 | 5.43 |
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $4,500 | 24.43 | 5.43 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,400 | 29.18 | 5.40 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,300 | 23.10 | 5.37 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,300 | 55.23 | 4.89 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 44.96 | 4.59 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,200 | 39.60 | 4.83 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,700 | 39.40 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,700 | 25.53 | 5.43 |
| Anthony Tolliver | DET | $4,500 | 24.33 | 5.41 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,400 | 29.18 | 5.40 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,300 | 23.10 | 5.37 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,400 | 59.75 | 5.24 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,300 | 55.23 | 4.89 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 44.96 | 4.59 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,100 | 39.39 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $4,100 | 26.58 | 6.48 |
| Anthony Tolliver | DET | $4,500 | 24.33 | 5.41 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,700 | 30.44 | 5.34 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $5,300 | 27.97 | 5.28 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,400 | 59.75 | 5.24 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,300 | 45.75 | 4.92 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,200 | 43.03 | 4.68 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,500 | 42.66 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $4,100 | 26.58 | 6.48 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $6,800 | 37.43 | 5.50 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $5,300 | 27.97 | 5.28 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,100 | 26.86 | 5.27 |
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.