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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 | Alec Burks |
| SG | Bogdan Bogdanovic |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Jonas Jerebko |
| C | Alex Len |
| G | Kyrie Irving |
| F | Anthony Davis |
| Util | Iman Shumpert |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 280.4 |
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 | $11,000 | 54.79 | 4.98 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,700 | 49.65 | 5.12 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,000 | 47.69 | 5.30 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,700 | 45.94 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Burks | CLE | $4,400 | 25.70 | 5.84 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $3,900 | 21.99 | 5.64 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $4,300 | 23.50 | 5.47 |
| Shelvin Mack | MEM | $3,700 | 20.24 | 5.47 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,800 | 40.04 | 5.13 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,100 | 36.01 | 4.45 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,700 | 35.36 | 5.28 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,100 | 34.35 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,300 | 24.67 | 5.74 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $4,400 | 24.62 | 5.60 |
| Iman Shumpert | SAC | $3,500 | 19.38 | 5.54 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,000 | 27.02 | 5.40 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,900 | 53.22 | 4.88 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,400 | 50.27 | 5.35 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,200 | 46.69 | 5.07 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,600 | 36.73 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $4,000 | 24.10 | 6.03 |
| Darius Miller | NOP | $4,100 | 23.94 | 5.84 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $3,900 | 21.99 | 5.64 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,000 | 21.54 | 5.39 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 60.21 | 5.24 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,400 | 48.29 | 5.14 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,800 | 41.41 | 5.31 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $7,500 | 35.96 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Jerebko | GS | $3,500 | 21.31 | 6.09 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $4,500 | 24.96 | 5.55 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,400 | 29.77 | 5.51 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,400 | 34.67 | 5.42 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,200 | 46.30 | 5.03 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,900 | 43.92 | 4.94 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,300 | 43.01 | 4.63 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,500 | 38.16 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | ATL | $3,700 | 24.10 | 6.51 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAL | $3,700 | 20.70 | 5.59 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,400 | 29.09 | 5.39 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,600 | 24.73 | 5.38 |
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.