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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 | Ish Smith |
| SG | Gary Harris |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Bam Adebayo |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | Jrue Holiday |
| F | Kelly Olynyk |
| Util | Royce O’Neale |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 301.08 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 58.55 | 5.05 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,100 | 46.73 | 4.63 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,400 | 42.05 | 5.01 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,300 | 41.85 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ish Smith | DET | $5,100 | 28.89 | 5.66 |
| Isaiah Thomas | CLE | $6,000 | 31.45 | 5.24 |
| Dwyane Wade | CLE | $4,700 | 24.48 | 5.21 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $5,600 | 29.01 | 5.18 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 58.55 | 5.05 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,100 | 46.73 | 4.63 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,100 | 45.40 | 4.99 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,900 | 42.77 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Harris | DEN | $5,700 | 31.15 | 5.46 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,800 | 31.27 | 5.39 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $5,700 | 30.70 | 5.39 |
| Dwyane Wade | CLE | $4,700 | 24.48 | 5.21 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,200 | 56.84 | 5.08 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,900 | 47.75 | 4.82 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,300 | 37.48 | 4.52 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,100 | 34.82 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,800 | 31.27 | 5.39 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $5,700 | 30.70 | 5.39 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,200 | 56.84 | 5.08 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $3,700 | 18.46 | 4.99 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,200 | 56.84 | 5.08 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,300 | 53.76 | 4.76 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,900 | 47.75 | 4.82 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,200 | 41.98 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $3,800 | 25.63 | 6.74 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,900 | 30.24 | 6.17 |
| Marreese Speights | ORL | $4,200 | 24.53 | 5.84 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $5,100 | 28.39 | 5.57 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,300 | 53.76 | 4.76 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,700 | 45.42 | 5.22 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,500 | 45.26 | 5.32 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,800 | 44.67 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $3,800 | 25.63 | 6.74 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,900 | 30.24 | 6.17 |
| Marreese Speights | ORL | $4,200 | 24.53 | 5.84 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,300 | 28.62 | 5.40 |
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.