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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 | D’Angelo Russell |
| SG | Austin Rivers |
| SF | Justise Winslow |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| C | Anthony Davis |
| G | Kemba Walker |
| F | Robert Covington |
| Util | Frank Ntilikina |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 310.01 |
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 | $11,500 | 58.16 | 5.06 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,200 | 57.02 | 5.09 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 48.98 | 5.21 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 44.97 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,600 | 41.22 | 5.42 |
| Milos Teodosic | LAC | $4,700 | 25.28 | 5.38 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $5,800 | 31.14 | 5.37 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,500 | 34.65 | 5.33 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 58.16 | 5.06 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 44.97 | 4.84 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,200 | 42.56 | 5.19 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,700 | 42.02 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milos Teodosic | LAC | $4,700 | 25.28 | 5.38 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $5,800 | 31.14 | 5.37 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,500 | 34.65 | 5.33 |
| Trey Burke | NYK | $5,300 | 27.90 | 5.26 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 45.87 | 4.73 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,100 | 41.15 | 5.08 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,800 | 39.95 | 5.12 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,500 | 39.56 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $4,200 | 23.05 | 5.49 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,700 | 29.62 | 5.20 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $5,900 | 30.32 | 5.14 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,800 | 39.95 | 5.12 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,600 | 60.90 | 5.25 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 45.87 | 4.73 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,500 | 39.56 | 4.65 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,500 | 37.26 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,800 | 33.46 | 5.77 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $4,200 | 23.05 | 5.49 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,600 | 60.90 | 5.25 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $4,100 | 21.09 | 5.14 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,600 | 60.90 | 5.25 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,600 | 48.69 | 5.07 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,500 | 41.32 | 4.35 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,000 | 37.75 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,800 | 33.46 | 5.77 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,800 | 36.57 | 5.38 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $6,900 | 36.45 | 5.28 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,600 | 60.90 | 5.25 |
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.