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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 | Malcolm Delaney |
| SG | Spencer Dinwiddie |
| SF | Taurean Prince |
| PF | John Collins |
| C | Enes Kanter |
| G | Damian Lillard |
| F | Anthony Davis |
| Util | Mike Muscala |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 289.95 |
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 | $11,400 | 56.37 | 4.94 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,300 | 55.77 | 4.94 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 46.08 | 5.24 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,600 | 46.07 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Delaney | ATL | $3,500 | 21.29 | 6.08 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,600 | 35.63 | 5.40 |
| Tyler Dorsey | ATL | $3,800 | 20.42 | 5.37 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,500 | 24.14 | 5.36 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 56.37 | 4.94 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,600 | 46.07 | 4.80 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 43.74 | 4.70 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,900 | 43.47 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Delaney | ATL | $3,500 | 21.29 | 6.08 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,600 | 26.87 | 5.84 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,600 | 35.63 | 5.40 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,100 | 32.86 | 5.39 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,400 | 45.25 | 4.81 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,800 | 40.09 | 4.09 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 | 39.09 | 4.65 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,000 | 38.38 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,600 | 26.87 | 5.84 |
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $4,300 | 24.08 | 5.60 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,100 | 32.86 | 5.39 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $5,900 | 31.12 | 5.27 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,600 | 58.44 | 5.04 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,400 | 45.25 | 4.81 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,000 | 41.84 | 4.65 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,400 | 37.07 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $4,600 | 29.54 | 6.42 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,500 | 31.63 | 5.75 |
| Mike Muscala | ATL | $3,300 | 18.14 | 5.50 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,200 | 32.89 | 5.30 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,600 | 58.44 | 5.04 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,600 | 52.76 | 4.98 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,000 | 41.84 | 4.65 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,200 | 38.52 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $4,600 | 29.54 | 6.42 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,500 | 31.63 | 5.75 |
| Mike Muscala | ATL | $3,300 | 18.14 | 5.50 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,200 | 32.89 | 5.30 |
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.