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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 | Wesley Matthews |
| SF | Norman Powell |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| C | Clint Capela |
| G | DeMar DeRozan |
| F | Paul George |
| Util | Dwight Powell |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 298.35 |
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 | $11,900 | 61.00 | 5.13 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,000 | 46.98 | 4.27 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,700 | 37.73 | 4.90 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $6,800 | 37.06 | 5.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,300 | 24.66 | 5.73 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $3,600 | 19.83 | 5.51 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $6,800 | 37.06 | 5.45 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $3,600 | 19.15 | 5.32 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,900 | 61.00 | 5.13 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,100 | 38.14 | 5.37 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,700 | 37.73 | 4.90 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,700 | 34.26 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,600 | 27.97 | 6.08 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,300 | 24.66 | 5.73 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $3,600 | 19.83 | 5.51 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,900 | 21.13 | 5.42 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $7,900 | 42.66 | 5.40 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,100 | 38.14 | 5.37 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,000 | 32.29 | 5.38 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $6,100 | 31.93 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,600 | 27.97 | 6.08 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,900 | 21.13 | 5.42 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,900 | 42.66 | 5.40 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,000 | 32.29 | 5.38 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,200 | 34.41 | 4.78 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,000 | 32.29 | 5.38 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,500 | 30.33 | 4.67 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,100 | 28.41 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $4,900 | 28.15 | 5.74 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,000 | 32.29 | 5.38 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $3,900 | 19.73 | 5.06 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $3,800 | 18.68 | 4.91 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,700 | 40.11 | 4.61 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,000 | 40.08 | 5.01 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,600 | 39.65 | 6.01 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,200 | 34.41 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,600 | 39.65 | 6.01 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $4,900 | 28.15 | 5.74 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,000 | 40.08 | 5.01 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,000 | 24.79 | 4.96 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you 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. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.