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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 | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Omri Casspi |
| PF | Gorgui Dieng |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| G | CJ McCollum |
| F | Kevin Durant |
| Util | Taj Gibson |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 278.12 |
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 | $9,300 | 46.85 | 5.04 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,100 | 45.36 | 4.98 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $10,800 | 36.43 | 3.37 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $8,200 | 35.60 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,300 | 26.49 | 6.16 |
| Trey Burke | NYK | $3,500 | 21.27 | 6.08 |
| Shelvin Mack | MEM | $4,400 | 26.51 | 6.02 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $5,100 | 26.92 | 5.28 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,600 | 41.62 | 4.84 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,700 | 39.86 | 5.18 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,200 | 35.78 | 4.97 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $7,300 | 35.77 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MarShon Brooks | MEM | $1,800 | 11.89 | 6.61 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,400 | 32.50 | 6.02 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,800 | 21.83 | 5.74 |
| Garrett Temple | MEM | $4,000 | 22.88 | 5.72 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 54.64 | 5.11 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,000 | 51.38 | 4.67 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,600 | 38.19 | 5.02 |
| Robert Covington | MIN | $6,600 | 29.09 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omri Casspi | MEM | $1,000 | 7.02 | 7.02 |
| Jonas Jerebko | GS | $3,900 | 23.28 | 5.97 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,800 | 25.37 | 5.29 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 54.64 | 5.11 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 41.41 | 5.18 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,000 | 31.42 | 4.49 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $4,600 | 22.15 | 4.81 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $3,400 | 21.06 | 6.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $1,600 | 11.03 | 6.89 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $3,400 | 21.06 | 6.19 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 41.41 | 5.18 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $4,100 | 20.48 | 4.99 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $12,600 | 47.01 | 3.73 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $11,400 | 45.21 | 3.97 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,700 | 42.76 | 4.91 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,100 | 41.74 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,800 | 37.43 | 5.50 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,100 | 41.74 | 5.15 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $3,800 | 19.44 | 5.12 |
| Dwight Howard | WAS | $6,600 | 33.60 | 5.09 |
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.