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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 | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Meyers Leonard |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| G | Damian Lillard |
| F | Alfonzo McKinnie |
| Util | Damian Jones |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 286.82 |
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 | $9,700 | 50.92 | 5.25 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,400 | 46.34 | 5.52 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,400 | 36.25 | 4.90 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $6,500 | 30.13 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,400 | 46.34 | 5.52 |
| George Hill | MIL | $3,800 | 20.62 | 5.43 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,700 | 50.92 | 5.25 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,400 | 36.25 | 4.90 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 37.50 | 5.36 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,300 | 28.84 | 4.58 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,300 | 17.59 | 4.09 |
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $3,900 | 15.99 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 37.50 | 5.36 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $2,900 | 14.06 | 4.85 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,200 | 14.89 | 4.65 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,300 | 28.84 | 4.58 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 57.93 | 5.57 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,400 | 50.07 | 5.33 |
| Moe Harkless | POR | $4,600 | 19.51 | 4.24 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $3,600 | 18.83 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 57.93 | 5.57 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,400 | 50.07 | 5.33 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $3,600 | 18.83 | 5.23 |
| Alfonzo McKinnie | GS | $2,900 | 15.11 | 5.21 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,700 | 43.96 | 5.05 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,200 | 31.38 | 5.06 |
| Meyers Leonard | POR | $4,100 | 26.34 | 6.42 |
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $4,400 | 21.95 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meyers Leonard | POR | $4,100 | 26.34 | 6.42 |
| Jordan Bell | GS | $3,100 | 16.24 | 5.24 |
| Zach Collins | POR | $3,400 | 17.69 | 5.20 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,200 | 31.38 | 5.06 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $4,900 | 26.34 | 5.38 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,800 | 22.03 | 4.59 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $4,800 | 15.56 | 3.24 |
| Damian Jones | GS | $2,500 | 4.46 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $4,900 | 26.34 | 5.38 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,800 | 22.03 | 4.59 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $4,800 | 15.56 | 3.24 |
| Damian Jones | GS | $2,500 | 4.46 | 1.78 |
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.