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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 | Avery Bradley |
| SF | Jae Crowder |
| PF | Trevor Ariza |
| C | Al Horford |
| G | Patrick Beverley |
| F | Otto Porter |
| Util | Chris McCullough |
| Salary | $48,700 |
| Expected Points | 286.54 |
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 | 60.86 | 5.58 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,800 | 54.90 | 5.08 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,000 | 46.09 | 5.12 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,100 | 27.56 | 5.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,900 | 60.86 | 5.58 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,100 | 27.56 | 5.40 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,000 | 46.09 | 5.12 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,800 | 54.90 | 5.08 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,900 | 60.86 | 5.58 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,200 | 37.87 | 5.26 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,600 | 30.15 | 5.38 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,400 | 26.32 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,900 | 60.86 | 5.58 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,600 | 30.15 | 5.38 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,200 | 37.87 | 5.26 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,400 | 26.32 | 4.87 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $10,700 | 50.05 | 4.68 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,000 | 31.63 | 5.27 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,400 | 31.33 | 4.89 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,600 | 28.71 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,000 | 31.63 | 5.27 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,600 | 28.71 | 5.13 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,400 | 31.33 | 4.89 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $10,700 | 50.05 | 4.68 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,000 | 31.63 | 5.27 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,400 | 31.33 | 4.89 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,900 | 30.43 | 4.41 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,800 | 29.01 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,000 | 31.63 | 5.27 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,600 | 28.71 | 5.13 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,800 | 29.01 | 5.00 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,400 | 31.33 | 4.89 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,100 | 38.15 | 5.37 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,300 | 31.46 | 4.99 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,900 | 30.43 | 4.41 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,100 | 28.16 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,100 | 38.15 | 5.37 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,300 | 31.46 | 4.99 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $5,900 | 28.12 | 4.77 |
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $3,900 | 18.41 | 4.72 |
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.