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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 | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | JaMychal Green |
| PF | Al Horford |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| Util | Aron Baynes |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 302.57 |
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 | $10,500 | 58.67 | 5.59 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 48.49 | 5.27 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,800 | 47.76 | 5.43 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,000 | 46.10 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,500 | 58.67 | 5.59 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,800 | 47.76 | 5.43 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,000 | 37.97 | 5.42 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $4,700 | 25.27 | 5.38 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,800 | 33.12 | 5.71 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $6,300 | 29.02 | 4.61 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,300 | 27.46 | 5.18 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $5,500 | 26.01 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,800 | 33.12 | 5.71 |
| Wesley Matthews | IND | $4,000 | 20.74 | 5.19 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,300 | 27.46 | 5.18 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,900 | 25.30 | 5.16 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $8,900 | 49.66 | 5.58 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,600 | 48.09 | 5.59 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $7,900 | 43.13 | 5.46 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,700 | 35.42 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaMychal Green | LAC | $3,900 | 22.39 | 5.74 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,600 | 48.09 | 5.59 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,900 | 49.66 | 5.58 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $7,900 | 43.13 | 5.46 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,600 | 38.23 | 5.03 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,600 | 35.69 | 5.41 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,500 | 34.38 | 5.29 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,800 | 32.87 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,600 | 35.69 | 5.41 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,500 | 34.38 | 5.29 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,600 | 38.23 | 5.03 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,800 | 32.87 | 4.83 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,000 | 44.78 | 5.60 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $6,200 | 34.63 | 5.59 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,600 | 31.32 | 5.59 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,700 | 31.09 | 5.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,000 | 44.78 | 5.60 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $6,200 | 34.63 | 5.59 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,600 | 31.32 | 5.59 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,500 | 19.40 | 5.54 |
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.