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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 | James Harden |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Clint Capela |
| G | Patrick Beverley |
| F | Zach Randolph |
| Util | Dewayne Dedmon |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 280.36 |
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 | $14,200 | 77.91 | 5.49 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,600 | 60.01 | 5.66 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $10,300 | 54.10 | 5.25 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,000 | 41.46 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,600 | 60.01 | 5.66 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $14,200 | 77.91 | 5.49 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,000 | 26.98 | 5.40 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $10,300 | 54.10 | 5.25 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,600 | 60.01 | 5.66 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,600 | 29.24 | 5.22 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,900 | 26.64 | 5.44 |
| Lou Williams | HOU | $5,200 | 26.22 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,600 | 60.01 | 5.66 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,900 | 26.64 | 5.44 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,600 | 29.24 | 5.22 |
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $4,000 | 20.23 | 5.06 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,600 | 49.89 | 5.20 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,400 | 37.19 | 5.03 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $5,700 | 29.00 | 5.09 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,100 | 24.89 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,600 | 49.89 | 5.20 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $5,700 | 29.00 | 5.09 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,400 | 37.19 | 5.03 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,100 | 24.89 | 4.88 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,400 | 37.19 | 5.03 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,200 | 32.93 | 5.31 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,600 | 32.79 | 4.97 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,100 | 24.89 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,200 | 32.93 | 5.31 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,300 | 22.35 | 5.20 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,400 | 37.19 | 5.03 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,600 | 32.79 | 4.97 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,800 | 39.74 | 5.09 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,100 | 38.42 | 5.41 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,900 | 37.78 | 4.78 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,600 | 32.79 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $4,600 | 25.56 | 5.56 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,100 | 38.42 | 5.41 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $4,900 | 25.74 | 5.25 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,800 | 39.74 | 5.09 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.