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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 | Jeff Teague |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | Courtney Lee |
| PF | Gorgui Dieng |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | James Harden |
| F | Paul George |
| Util | Andre Roberson |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 304.14 |
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 | $11,100 | 62.30 | 5.61 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,900 | 58.91 | 5.40 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,300 | 43.93 | 4.72 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,300 | 42.62 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 62.30 | 5.61 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $4,700 | 26.18 | 5.57 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,000 | 32.78 | 5.46 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,900 | 58.91 | 5.40 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 62.30 | 5.61 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,400 | 43.25 | 5.15 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,000 | 35.66 | 5.09 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,400 | 33.93 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,600 | 33.20 | 5.93 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 62.30 | 5.61 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $4,700 | 26.18 | 5.57 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,000 | 27.32 | 5.46 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,000 | 58.15 | 5.29 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 53.70 | 5.11 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,300 | 43.93 | 4.72 |
| Paul George | OKC | $6,800 | 35.89 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,000 | 27.32 | 5.46 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,000 | 58.15 | 5.29 |
| Paul George | OKC | $6,800 | 35.89 | 5.28 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $4,800 | 25.19 | 5.25 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,000 | 58.15 | 5.29 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 53.70 | 5.11 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,600 | 41.01 | 4.77 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,200 | 37.50 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $3,400 | 19.18 | 5.64 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,700 | 35.62 | 5.32 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,000 | 58.15 | 5.29 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,200 | 37.50 | 5.21 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,900 | 47.80 | 5.37 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,500 | 46.01 | 4.84 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,600 | 41.01 | 4.77 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,200 | 37.50 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $3,400 | 19.18 | 5.64 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,500 | 29.66 | 5.39 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,900 | 47.80 | 5.37 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,700 | 35.62 | 5.32 |
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.