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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 | Raymond Felton |
| SG | Brandon Ingram |
| SF | Michael Beasley |
| PF | Al Horford |
| C | Dwight Howard |
| G | D.J. Augustin |
| F | Julius Randle |
| Util | Brook Lopez |
| Salary | $47,500 |
| Expected Points | 267.13 |
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 | $9,900 | 45.25 | 4.57 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,000 | 44.18 | 4.91 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,100 | 39.18 | 4.84 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,400 | 38.17 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Felton | OKC | $3,400 | 25.15 | 7.40 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $3,600 | 23.59 | 6.55 |
| Shelvin Mack | ORL | $3,600 | 23.51 | 6.53 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $4,400 | 24.75 | 5.62 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 45.25 | 4.57 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,600 | 42.56 | 4.95 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 38.87 | 4.57 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,500 | 34.76 | 5.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Felton | OKC | $3,400 | 25.15 | 7.40 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $3,600 | 23.59 | 6.55 |
| Shelvin Mack | ORL | $3,600 | 23.51 | 6.53 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $4,400 | 24.75 | 5.62 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,000 | 43.74 | 4.37 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,800 | 40.83 | 4.64 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 38.87 | 4.57 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $6,300 | 35.02 | 5.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $6,300 | 35.02 | 5.56 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,500 | 34.76 | 5.35 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,800 | 30.71 | 5.29 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $4,800 | 25.11 | 5.23 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,000 | 43.74 | 4.37 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,400 | 35.74 | 4.83 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 35.48 | 4.55 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,600 | 35.43 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $4,400 | 28.57 | 6.49 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $4,500 | 25.06 | 5.57 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $6,300 | 35.02 | 5.56 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,600 | 35.43 | 5.37 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,300 | 38.72 | 4.67 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,400 | 35.74 | 4.83 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 35.48 | 4.55 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,600 | 35.43 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $4,400 | 28.57 | 6.49 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $4,500 | 25.06 | 5.57 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,600 | 35.43 | 5.37 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $5,000 | 25.54 | 5.11 |
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.