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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 | Stanley Johnson |
| SF | DeMar DeRozan |
| PF | Kyle O’Quinn |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | John Wall |
| F | Michael Beasley |
| Util | Mike Scott |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 294.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $7,400 | 42.20 | 5.70 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,500 | 39.27 | 4.62 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,400 | 38.18 | 4.55 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 36.06 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $7,400 | 42.20 | 5.70 |
| Trey Burke | NYK | $6,200 | 33.79 | 5.45 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,800 | 35.44 | 5.21 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $4,300 | 22.34 | 5.20 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,400 | 36.63 | 4.95 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 36.06 | 4.56 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,800 | 35.44 | 5.21 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $6,700 | 34.61 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $3,900 | 22.28 | 5.71 |
| Trey Burke | NYK | $6,200 | 33.79 | 5.45 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,800 | 35.44 | 5.21 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $6,700 | 34.61 | 5.16 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,900 | 48.32 | 4.43 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,400 | 36.63 | 4.95 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $6,400 | 34.41 | 5.38 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $6,600 | 32.40 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $3,900 | 22.28 | 5.71 |
| Troy Williams | NYK | $3,300 | 18.31 | 5.55 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $6,400 | 34.41 | 5.38 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,200 | 21.60 | 5.14 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,900 | 48.32 | 4.43 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $9,100 | 38.06 | 4.18 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $6,400 | 34.41 | 5.38 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $6,600 | 32.40 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $4,400 | 27.65 | 6.28 |
| Troy Williams | NYK | $3,300 | 18.31 | 5.55 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $6,400 | 34.41 | 5.38 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,200 | 21.60 | 5.14 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,100 | 48.15 | 4.77 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $9,100 | 38.06 | 4.18 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,900 | 36.39 | 4.09 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,600 | 33.09 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $4,400 | 27.65 | 6.28 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,700 | 24.80 | 5.28 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $4,400 | 23.18 | 5.27 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,200 | 31.24 | 5.04 |
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.