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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 | Stephen Curry |
| SG | Will Barton |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Jarrett Allen |
| G | Jamal Murray |
| F | Tobias Harris |
| Util | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 277.95 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,300 | 46.14 | 5.56 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,700 | 45.22 | 5.20 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $7,800 | 44.41 | 5.69 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $6,500 | 36.63 | 5.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,000 | 36.10 | 6.02 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $7,800 | 44.41 | 5.69 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $6,500 | 36.63 | 5.64 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,300 | 46.14 | 5.56 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,200 | 39.17 | 5.44 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $6,900 | 34.69 | 5.03 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,900 | 32.64 | 5.53 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,800 | 30.82 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $4,200 | 25.02 | 5.96 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $3,900 | 22.18 | 5.69 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $3,900 | 22.05 | 5.65 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,900 | 32.64 | 5.53 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,000 | 45.76 | 5.72 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $7,900 | 44.87 | 5.68 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,600 | 36.96 | 5.60 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,400 | 36.94 | 5.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,400 | 36.94 | 5.77 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,000 | 45.76 | 5.72 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $7,900 | 44.87 | 5.68 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,600 | 36.96 | 5.60 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,500 | 41.60 | 5.55 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $5,700 | 32.71 | 5.74 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $5,600 | 32.35 | 5.78 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,800 | 32.08 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $5,600 | 32.35 | 5.78 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $5,700 | 32.71 | 5.74 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,400 | 30.78 | 5.70 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,500 | 41.60 | 5.55 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,000 | 51.69 | 5.17 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,000 | 50.01 | 5.56 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,500 | 45.07 | 5.30 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $7,000 | 42.30 | 6.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $4,400 | 27.64 | 6.28 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $7,000 | 42.30 | 6.04 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $3,600 | 20.36 | 5.65 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,000 | 50.01 | 5.56 |
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.