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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 | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | JJ Redick |
| SF | Andre Iguodala |
| PF | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| C | Anthony Davis |
| G | Dejounte Murray |
| F | DeMar DeRozan |
| Util | C.J. Miles |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 305.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 49.47 | 5.38 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,400 | 46.33 | 4.93 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,500 | 45.51 | 5.35 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,300 | 40.26 | 5.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,300 | 40.26 | 5.51 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,000 | 38.53 | 5.50 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 49.47 | 5.38 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $5,500 | 29.52 | 5.37 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,600 | 40.94 | 5.39 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,900 | 39.18 | 4.96 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,000 | 38.53 | 5.50 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,800 | 34.61 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,300 | 29.49 | 5.56 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,000 | 38.53 | 5.50 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,600 | 40.94 | 5.39 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $4,500 | 23.56 | 5.24 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 52.35 | 4.89 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,400 | 46.33 | 4.93 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,600 | 40.94 | 5.39 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,300 | 31.70 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,300 | 29.49 | 5.56 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,600 | 40.94 | 5.39 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,900 | 26.27 | 5.36 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,600 | 23.54 | 5.12 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,300 | 57.86 | 5.12 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 52.35 | 4.89 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,700 | 45.73 | 4.71 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,400 | 38.46 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,900 | 26.27 | 5.36 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,900 | 36.34 | 5.27 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,400 | 38.46 | 5.20 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,300 | 57.86 | 5.12 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,300 | 57.86 | 5.12 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,700 | 45.73 | 4.71 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,400 | 38.46 | 5.20 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,600 | 36.17 | 5.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,600 | 36.17 | 5.48 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,500 | 29.10 | 5.29 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,400 | 38.46 | 5.20 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,300 | 57.86 | 5.12 |
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.