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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 | Chris Paul |
| SG | Sindarius Thornwell |
| SF | Mario Hezonja |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| G | Jrue Holiday |
| F | Kevin Durant |
| Util | Nick Young |
| Salary | $49,400 |
| Expected Points | 307.79 |
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 | $10,600 | 54.33 | 5.13 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 47.76 | 5.08 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,500 | 45.00 | 5.29 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,200 | 44.55 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Mason III | SAC | $3,800 | 22.28 | 5.86 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $6,200 | 33.58 | 5.42 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,500 | 45.00 | 5.29 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $6,500 | 34.30 | 5.28 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,600 | 54.33 | 5.13 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,500 | 45.00 | 5.29 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,200 | 44.55 | 4.84 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,100 | 43.65 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sindarius Thornwell | LAC | $2,000 | 13.39 | 6.70 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $4,700 | 26.37 | 5.61 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,400 | 23.68 | 5.38 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,900 | 36.75 | 5.33 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $18,100 | 60.52 | 3.34 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,900 | 51.11 | 5.74 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 50.80 | 4.75 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,600 | 39.23 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $4,200 | 29.62 | 7.05 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,900 | 51.11 | 5.74 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $4,700 | 26.37 | 5.61 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,400 | 23.68 | 5.38 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $18,100 | 60.52 | 3.34 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,900 | 51.11 | 5.74 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 50.80 | 4.75 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,400 | 41.84 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $4,200 | 29.62 | 7.05 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,900 | 51.11 | 5.74 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,000 | 39.36 | 5.62 |
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $3,900 | 20.98 | 5.38 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,500 | 47.28 | 4.98 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,300 | 45.04 | 5.43 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,300 | 43.18 | 4.64 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,400 | 41.84 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,300 | 45.04 | 5.43 |
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $3,900 | 20.98 | 5.38 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,200 | 38.36 | 5.33 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,400 | 39.16 | 5.29 |
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.