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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 | De’Aaron Fox |
| SG | Danny Green |
| SF | P.J. Tucker |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Clint Capela |
| G | James Harden |
| F | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| Util | Kosta Koufos |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 298.77 |
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 | $11,000 | 62.78 | 5.71 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 47.90 | 5.04 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $7,500 | 38.16 | 5.09 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,300 | 34.59 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 62.78 | 5.71 |
| Austin Rivers | HOU | $4,600 | 23.97 | 5.21 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $7,500 | 38.16 | 5.09 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 47.90 | 5.04 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,800 | 41.17 | 5.28 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,100 | 32.49 | 5.33 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,300 | 31.31 | 4.97 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,800 | 28.82 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,100 | 32.49 | 5.33 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,800 | 41.17 | 5.28 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,000 | 20.77 | 5.19 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,300 | 31.31 | 4.97 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,200 | 47.46 | 5.16 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,800 | 45.74 | 5.20 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $5,300 | 25.00 | 4.72 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,500 | 24.74 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,800 | 45.74 | 5.20 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $4,200 | 21.85 | 5.20 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,200 | 47.46 | 5.16 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $5,300 | 25.00 | 4.72 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,400 | 41.56 | 5.62 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $5,900 | 33.73 | 5.72 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,200 | 30.36 | 4.90 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,600 | 28.67 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $5,900 | 33.73 | 5.72 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,400 | 41.56 | 5.62 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,600 | 28.67 | 5.12 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,200 | 30.36 | 4.90 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,800 | 49.07 | 5.01 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,900 | 39.96 | 5.79 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,500 | 34.31 | 5.28 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $3,500 | 16.20 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,900 | 39.96 | 5.79 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,500 | 34.31 | 5.28 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,800 | 49.07 | 5.01 |
| Greg Monroe | TOR | $3,400 | 16.11 | 4.74 |
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.