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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.
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 | 57.49 | 5.23 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,800 | 53.11 | 4.92 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,000 | 44.40 | 4.93 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,100 | 26.84 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,100 | 26.84 | 5.26 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 57.49 | 5.23 |
| Patty Mills | SA | $5,300 | 26.60 | 5.02 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,000 | 44.40 | 4.93 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 57.49 | 5.23 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,200 | 36.44 | 5.06 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,600 | 28.48 | 5.09 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,800 | 26.86 | 5.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,800 | 26.86 | 5.59 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 57.49 | 5.23 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,600 | 28.48 | 5.09 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,200 | 36.44 | 5.06 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $10,700 | 51.97 | 4.86 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,000 | 32.93 | 5.49 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,400 | 32.11 | 5.02 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,200 | 27.34 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,000 | 32.93 | 5.49 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,200 | 27.34 | 5.26 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,400 | 32.11 | 5.02 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $10,700 | 51.97 | 4.86 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,900 | 33.85 | 4.91 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,000 | 32.93 | 5.49 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,400 | 32.11 | 5.02 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,800 | 27.79 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,000 | 32.93 | 5.49 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,200 | 27.34 | 5.26 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,400 | 32.11 | 5.02 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,900 | 33.85 | 4.91 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,100 | 38.10 | 5.37 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,300 | 35.33 | 5.61 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,900 | 33.85 | 4.91 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $5,900 | 31.64 | 5.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,500 | 31.42 | 5.71 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,300 | 35.33 | 5.61 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,100 | 38.10 | 5.37 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $5,900 | 31.64 | 5.36 |
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.