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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 | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Trevor Ariza |
| PF | Kevin Love |
| C | Clint Capela |
| G | Lou Williams |
| F | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| Util | Pascal Siakam |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 284.44 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,900 | 58.99 | 5.41 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,000 | 40.87 | 5.11 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $7,700 | 39.98 | 5.19 |
| Lou Williams | HOU | $5,200 | 26.27 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,900 | 58.99 | 5.41 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $7,700 | 39.98 | 5.19 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,000 | 40.87 | 5.11 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,000 | 25.50 | 5.10 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,900 | 58.99 | 5.41 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 44.84 | 5.40 |
| Lou Williams | HOU | $5,200 | 26.27 | 5.05 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,900 | 24.16 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,900 | 58.99 | 5.41 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 44.84 | 5.40 |
| Lou Williams | HOU | $5,200 | 26.27 | 5.05 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,900 | 24.16 | 4.93 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,400 | 59.44 | 5.21 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $10,200 | 50.24 | 4.93 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,800 | 26.04 | 5.43 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $5,400 | 15.97 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,800 | 26.04 | 5.43 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,400 | 59.44 | 5.21 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $10,200 | 50.24 | 4.93 |
| P.J. Tucker | TOR | $3,100 | 13.69 | 4.41 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,400 | 41.23 | 5.57 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,500 | 35.91 | 5.52 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,600 | 30.41 | 4.61 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,800 | 26.04 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,400 | 41.23 | 5.57 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,500 | 35.91 | 5.52 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,800 | 26.04 | 5.43 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,200 | 19.66 | 4.68 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,400 | 41.23 | 5.57 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,600 | 30.41 | 4.61 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $4,500 | 25.58 | 5.68 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,700 | 24.40 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $4,500 | 25.58 | 5.68 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,400 | 41.23 | 5.57 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,700 | 24.40 | 5.19 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $4,300 | 22.06 | 5.13 |
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.