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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 | Andre Iguodala |
| PF | DeMarcus Cousins |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| G | Danny Green |
| F | Kawhi Leonard |
| Util | Patrick McCaw |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 243.31 |
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 | $11,600 | 49.03 | 4.23 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,600 | 33.75 | 4.44 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $6,400 | 22.97 | 3.59 |
| Shaun Livingston | GS | $3,000 | 8.86 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,600 | 33.75 | 4.44 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $11,600 | 49.03 | 4.23 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $6,400 | 22.97 | 3.59 |
| Shaun Livingston | GS | $3,000 | 8.86 | 2.95 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $8,800 | 33.63 | 3.82 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,400 | 19.89 | 4.52 |
| Patrick McCaw | TOR | $1,000 | 0.77 | 0.77 |
| Damion Lee | GS | $1,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,400 | 19.89 | 4.52 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $8,800 | 33.63 | 3.82 |
| Patrick McCaw | TOR | $1,000 | 0.77 | 0.77 |
| Damion Lee | GS | $1,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $12,000 | 52.80 | 4.40 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,000 | 38.76 | 3.88 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $5,400 | 22.97 | 4.25 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $2,200 | 5.88 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $12,000 | 52.80 | 4.40 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $5,400 | 22.97 | 4.25 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,000 | 38.76 | 3.88 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $2,200 | 5.88 | 2.67 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $10,600 | 41.27 | 3.89 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,600 | 37.15 | 3.87 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $4,800 | 25.45 | 5.30 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,000 | 19.29 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $4,800 | 25.45 | 5.30 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $10,600 | 41.27 | 3.89 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,600 | 37.15 | 3.87 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,000 | 19.29 | 3.86 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $6,000 | 27.41 | 4.57 |
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $3,600 | 3.62 | 1.00 |
| Damian Jones | GS | $1,200 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $6,000 | 27.41 | 4.57 |
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $3,600 | 3.62 | 1.00 |
| Damian Jones | GS | $1,200 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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.