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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 | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | Joe Ingles |
| SF | Jae Crowder |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| C | Clint Capela |
| G | Jrue Holiday |
| F | Kevin Durant |
| Util | Emeka Okafor |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 305.26 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,800 | 59.25 | 5.49 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,700 | 46.40 | 5.33 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,600 | 41.92 | 5.52 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,300 | 40.84 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,400 | 24.48 | 5.56 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,600 | 41.92 | 5.52 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,800 | 59.25 | 5.49 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,700 | 46.40 | 5.33 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,800 | 59.25 | 5.49 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,700 | 46.40 | 5.33 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,600 | 41.92 | 5.52 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,300 | 40.84 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,400 | 24.48 | 5.56 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,600 | 41.92 | 5.52 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,700 | 31.40 | 5.51 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,800 | 59.25 | 5.49 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,300 | 51.98 | 5.59 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,700 | 31.40 | 5.51 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,700 | 25.52 | 5.43 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,100 | 20.26 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,300 | 51.98 | 5.59 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,700 | 31.40 | 5.51 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,700 | 25.52 | 5.43 |
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $3,500 | 18.73 | 5.35 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,700 | 57.89 | 5.41 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,300 | 51.98 | 5.59 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 41.86 | 5.10 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,200 | 36.49 | 5.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,200 | 36.49 | 5.88 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,300 | 51.98 | 5.59 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,700 | 25.52 | 5.43 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,700 | 57.89 | 5.41 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,700 | 57.89 | 5.41 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 41.86 | 5.10 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,700 | 39.92 | 5.96 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,000 | 36.79 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,700 | 39.92 | 5.96 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,700 | 57.89 | 5.41 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,000 | 36.79 | 5.26 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 41.86 | 5.10 |
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.