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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.
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 | $11,000 | ||
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $6,500 | ||
| James Harden | HOU | $10,800 | ||
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $6,300 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,000 | ||
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $6,500 | ||
| James Harden | HOU | $10,800 | ||
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $6,300 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,800 | ||
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $6,500 | ||
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | ||
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,800 | ||
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $6,500 | ||
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | ||
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,600 | ||
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | ||
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | ||
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,600 | ||
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | ||
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | ||
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,600 | ||
| Al Horford | BOS | $5,100 | ||
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | ||
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $5,000 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,600 | ||
| Al Horford | BOS | $5,100 | ||
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | ||
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $5,000 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,000 | ||
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $5,000 | ||
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,000 | ||
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $7,200 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,000 | ||
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $5,000 | ||
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,000 | ||
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $7,200 |
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.