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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 | Spencer Dinwiddie |
| SG | Donovan Mitchell |
| SF | Royce O’Neale |
| PF | Pau Gasol |
| C | Anthony Davis |
| G | Zach LaVine |
| F | Danilo Gallinari |
| Util | Kevon Looney |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 313.16 |
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 | 45.45 | 4.59 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,500 | 39.74 | 4.67 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,500 | 37.84 | 5.04 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,000 | 37.26 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerian Grant | CHI | $5,200 | 28.60 | 5.50 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,000 | 37.26 | 5.32 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,400 | 33.57 | 5.25 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $6,900 | 35.90 | 5.20 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 45.45 | 4.59 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,500 | 37.84 | 5.04 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,000 | 37.26 | 5.32 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $6,900 | 35.90 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,000 | 37.26 | 5.32 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,300 | 33.45 | 5.31 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,400 | 33.57 | 5.25 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $5,000 | 26.26 | 5.25 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 46.92 | 4.79 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,500 | 39.74 | 4.67 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,900 | 34.53 | 5.00 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,300 | 33.98 | 5.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $3,900 | 24.62 | 6.31 |
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $4,300 | 23.84 | 5.54 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,300 | 33.98 | 5.39 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,400 | 28.71 | 5.32 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,400 | 58.27 | 5.11 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 46.92 | 4.79 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,500 | 42.05 | 4.43 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,900 | 34.53 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $4,800 | 31.29 | 6.52 |
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $4,300 | 23.84 | 5.54 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,300 | 33.98 | 5.39 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,400 | 28.71 | 5.32 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,400 | 58.27 | 5.11 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,100 | 52.45 | 5.19 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,200 | 49.98 | 4.90 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,500 | 42.05 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $4,800 | 31.29 | 6.52 |
| Quincy Acy | BKN | $3,700 | 19.61 | 5.30 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,100 | 52.45 | 5.19 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,400 | 58.27 | 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.