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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 | Patrick Beverley |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Trevor Ariza |
| C | Rudy Gobert |
| G | James Harden |
| F | Andre Iguodala |
| Util | Trey Lyles |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 299.14 |
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 | $11,000 | 57.99 | 5.27 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,500 | 45.16 | 5.31 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,100 | 27.29 | 5.35 |
| Patty Mills | SA | $5,300 | 24.91 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,100 | 27.29 | 5.35 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,500 | 45.16 | 5.31 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 57.99 | 5.27 |
| Patty Mills | SA | $5,300 | 24.91 | 4.70 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 57.99 | 5.27 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,700 | 27.89 | 4.89 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,800 | 27.18 | 5.66 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,500 | 20.98 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,800 | 27.18 | 5.66 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 57.99 | 5.27 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,700 | 27.89 | 4.89 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,500 | 20.98 | 4.66 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,300 | 50.56 | 5.44 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $10,700 | 48.86 | 4.57 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,000 | 41.87 | 5.23 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,200 | 28.24 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,300 | 50.56 | 5.44 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,200 | 28.24 | 5.43 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,000 | 41.87 | 5.23 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,500 | 20.98 | 4.66 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,300 | 50.56 | 5.44 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,000 | 41.87 | 5.23 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 40.02 | 5.13 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,900 | 30.77 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,300 | 50.56 | 5.44 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,200 | 28.24 | 5.43 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,000 | 41.87 | 5.23 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 40.02 | 5.13 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,900 | 43.45 | 5.50 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 40.02 | 5.13 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,900 | 30.77 | 4.46 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $5,900 | 29.60 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,900 | 43.45 | 5.50 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,500 | 29.22 | 5.31 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 40.02 | 5.13 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $5,900 | 29.60 | 5.02 |
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.