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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 | Quinn Cook |
| SG | Gerald Green |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Eric Gordon |
| F | Maxi Kleber |
| Util | Patrick McCaw |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 301.22 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,100 | 43.97 | 5.43 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 42.69 | 4.54 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,200 | 40.64 | 4.96 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $7,200 | 38.61 | 5.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Cook | GS | $5,900 | 33.64 | 5.70 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,100 | 43.97 | 5.43 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $7,200 | 38.61 | 5.36 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,600 | 35.35 | 5.36 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $7,200 | 38.61 | 5.36 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,300 | 38.29 | 4.61 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,700 | 38.03 | 4.94 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,900 | 37.79 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | HOU | $4,700 | 26.92 | 5.73 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,600 | 35.35 | 5.36 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $7,200 | 38.61 | 5.36 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,600 | 18.52 | 5.14 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 63.74 | 5.49 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 53.18 | 5.16 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,900 | 37.79 | 4.78 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,600 | 37.17 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | HOU | $4,700 | 26.92 | 5.73 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 63.74 | 5.49 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,800 | 25.50 | 5.31 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $5,200 | 27.27 | 5.24 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 63.74 | 5.49 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,300 | 56.77 | 5.02 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 53.18 | 5.16 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,200 | 43.83 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $3,100 | 17.48 | 5.64 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 63.74 | 5.49 |
| Cristiano Felicio | CHI | $4,500 | 24.59 | 5.46 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,700 | 30.97 | 5.43 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,300 | 56.77 | 5.02 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,800 | 44.93 | 5.11 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,200 | 43.83 | 4.76 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,000 | 38.88 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $3,100 | 17.48 | 5.64 |
| Nene Hilario | HOU | $3,000 | 16.40 | 5.47 |
| Cristiano Felicio | CHI | $4,500 | 24.59 | 5.46 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,700 | 30.97 | 5.43 |
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.