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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 | Eric Bledsoe |
| SF | Marcus Morris |
| PF | Al Horford |
| C | JaVale McGee |
| G | Klay Thompson |
| F | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| Util | Davis Bertans |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 275.03 |
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 | $9,900 | 53.02 | 5.36 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,600 | 43.74 | 5.75 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,700 | 43.71 | 5.02 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,300 | 35.67 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,600 | 43.74 | 5.75 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,900 | 53.02 | 5.36 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,500 | 33.24 | 5.11 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,400 | 27.13 | 5.02 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,700 | 43.71 | 5.02 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,800 | 40.30 | 5.17 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,900 | 39.40 | 4.99 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,300 | 35.67 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,800 | 40.30 | 5.17 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 33.85 | 5.13 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,500 | 33.24 | 5.11 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,700 | 43.71 | 5.02 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,900 | 61.90 | 5.20 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 56.66 | 5.45 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,100 | 52.06 | 5.15 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,800 | 40.30 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 56.66 | 5.45 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,900 | 61.90 | 5.20 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,800 | 40.30 | 5.17 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,100 | 52.06 | 5.15 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,900 | 61.90 | 5.20 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 56.66 | 5.45 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,100 | 52.06 | 5.15 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,000 | 44.52 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 56.66 | 5.45 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,900 | 37.11 | 5.38 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,900 | 61.90 | 5.20 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 39.74 | 5.16 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,000 | 44.52 | 4.95 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 39.74 | 5.16 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,900 | 37.11 | 5.38 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,200 | 34.44 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | GS | $3,800 | 21.18 | 5.57 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,900 | 37.11 | 5.38 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,600 | 19.22 | 5.34 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 39.74 | 5.16 |
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.