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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 | Eric Bledsoe |
| SG | Jeremy Lamb |
| SF | Khris Middleton |
| PF | JaMychal Green |
| C | Anthony Davis |
| G | Josh Jackson |
| F | Evan Fournier |
| Util | Sterling Brown |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 309.04 |
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 | $11,200 | 58.14 | 5.19 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,300 | 57.18 | 5.06 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 45.92 | 4.83 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,000 | 45.06 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milos Teodosic | LAC | $4,100 | 22.32 | 5.44 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,300 | 43.62 | 5.25 |
| Elfrid Payton | PHO | $7,100 | 37.11 | 5.23 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 58.14 | 5.19 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 58.14 | 5.19 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 45.92 | 4.83 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,000 | 45.06 | 5.01 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,800 | 42.71 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $4,500 | 26.23 | 5.83 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,300 | 29.02 | 5.47 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,600 | 30.61 | 5.47 |
| Milos Teodosic | LAC | $4,100 | 22.32 | 5.44 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 49.70 | 4.73 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 46.69 | 4.81 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,600 | 41.01 | 4.77 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,500 | 39.86 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $4,500 | 26.23 | 5.83 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,300 | 29.02 | 5.47 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,600 | 30.61 | 5.47 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,700 | 35.32 | 5.27 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 60.59 | 5.18 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 49.70 | 4.73 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 46.69 | 4.81 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 43.00 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 43.00 | 5.31 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $5,400 | 28.35 | 5.25 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $4,900 | 25.61 | 5.23 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 60.59 | 5.18 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 60.59 | 5.18 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,600 | 47.36 | 4.93 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 43.00 | 5.31 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $7,700 | 39.78 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 43.00 | 5.31 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 60.59 | 5.18 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $7,700 | 39.78 | 5.17 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,900 | 35.10 | 5.09 |
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.