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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 | Jeff Teague |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Thabo Sefolosha |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | Chris Paul |
| F | LeBron James |
| Util | Kyle Korver |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 303.43 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,200 | 53.70 | 4.79 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 52.80 | 4.76 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,300 | 42.92 | 4.61 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,900 | 42.51 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelvin Mack | MEM | $3,400 | 20.11 | 5.92 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,800 | 32.38 | 5.58 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $3,600 | 20.04 | 5.57 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,100 | 27.88 | 5.47 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,600 | 42.13 | 4.90 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,300 | 30.63 | 5.78 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,400 | 30.00 | 4.69 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $7,400 | 26.55 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Temple | MEM | $3,400 | 19.75 | 5.81 |
| Kyle Korver | UTA | $2,000 | 11.59 | 5.79 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,300 | 30.63 | 5.78 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,800 | 26.00 | 5.42 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,700 | 56.21 | 5.25 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,200 | 44.05 | 4.79 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,000 | 34.94 | 4.99 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,800 | 33.95 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thabo Sefolosha | UTA | $1,800 | 12.25 | 6.81 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,500 | 29.59 | 5.38 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,600 | 24.41 | 5.31 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,700 | 56.21 | 5.25 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,000 | 46.01 | 5.11 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,900 | 39.98 | 5.06 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $5,900 | 29.39 | 4.98 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $4,200 | 27.99 | 6.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | MIN | $4,200 | 27.99 | 6.67 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $3,900 | 23.62 | 6.06 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,000 | 46.01 | 5.11 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,900 | 39.98 | 5.06 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,800 | 47.86 | 4.88 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,500 | 45.78 | 5.39 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,800 | 41.06 | 3.80 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,100 | 37.76 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $4,700 | 26.13 | 5.56 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,500 | 45.78 | 5.39 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,500 | 32.93 | 5.07 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,500 | 37.40 | 4.99 |
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.