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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 | Stephen Curry |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Marquese Chriss |
| C | Clint Capela |
| G | Trevor Ariza |
| F | Ryan Anderson |
| Util | Kadeem Allen |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 274.8 |
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 | $12,700 | 57.95 | 4.56 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,700 | 43.04 | 4.95 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,100 | 39.02 | 4.82 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,100 | 24.33 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,700 | 43.04 | 4.95 |
| Mike James | PHO | $4,100 | 19.95 | 4.86 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,100 | 39.02 | 4.82 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,700 | 57.95 | 4.56 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,700 | 57.95 | 4.56 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,700 | 43.04 | 4.95 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,500 | 41.03 | 5.47 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,700 | 31.34 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,500 | 41.03 | 5.47 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,200 | 30.67 | 4.95 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,700 | 43.04 | 4.95 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,200 | 25.50 | 4.90 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 47.49 | 4.90 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,500 | 41.03 | 5.47 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,500 | 32.07 | 4.93 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,300 | 27.01 | 4.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,500 | 41.03 | 5.47 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,500 | 32.07 | 4.93 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 47.49 | 4.90 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,200 | 25.50 | 4.90 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 47.49 | 4.90 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,600 | 34.78 | 4.58 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,300 | 34.78 | 4.76 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,500 | 32.07 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,000 | 21.73 | 5.43 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,500 | 23.87 | 5.30 |
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,400 | 23.25 | 5.28 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,500 | 32.07 | 4.93 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,200 | 36.07 | 5.01 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,600 | 34.78 | 4.58 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,300 | 34.78 | 4.76 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,500 | 23.87 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,000 | 21.73 | 5.43 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,500 | 23.87 | 5.30 |
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,400 | 23.25 | 5.28 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,200 | 36.07 | 5.01 |
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.