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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 | Troy Daniels |
| SF | Jabari Parker |
| PF | Jordan Bell |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | LeBron James |
| F | Damion Lee |
| Util | Patrick McCaw |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 309.98 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 65.87 | 5.44 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,100 | 58.02 | 5.23 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,600 | 50.82 | 4.79 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $8,000 | 43.46 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $6,800 | 37.35 | 5.49 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 65.87 | 5.44 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $8,000 | 43.46 | 5.43 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,400 | 34.57 | 5.40 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,600 | 50.82 | 4.79 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $8,000 | 43.46 | 5.43 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,300 | 40.06 | 4.83 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,200 | 39.67 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Daniels | PHO | $3,900 | 22.28 | 5.71 |
| Damion Lee | ATL | $3,400 | 19.15 | 5.63 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $8,000 | 43.46 | 5.43 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,400 | 34.57 | 5.40 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 65.87 | 5.44 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,600 | 41.04 | 5.40 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,300 | 40.06 | 4.83 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,900 | 39.06 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $5,400 | 33.33 | 6.17 |
| Damion Lee | ATL | $3,400 | 19.15 | 5.63 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 65.87 | 5.44 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,600 | 41.04 | 5.40 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,600 | 42.05 | 4.89 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,600 | 41.04 | 5.40 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,700 | 39.24 | 5.10 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,400 | 36.28 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $5,400 | 33.33 | 6.17 |
| Jordan Bell | GS | $4,200 | 23.91 | 5.69 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,100 | 33.06 | 5.42 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,600 | 41.04 | 5.40 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,800 | 50.99 | 5.20 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,300 | 43.83 | 4.71 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,600 | 42.05 | 4.89 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,400 | 41.74 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Bell | GS | $4,200 | 23.91 | 5.69 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,100 | 33.06 | 5.42 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,800 | 50.99 | 5.20 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $4,400 | 22.60 | 5.14 |
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.