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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 | Eric Gordon |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Luc Richard Mbah a Moute |
| PF | P.J. Tucker |
| C | Rudy Gobert |
| G | Alec Burks |
| F | Royce O’Neale |
| Util | R.J. Hunter |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 224.51 |
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 | $17,100 | 59.01 | 3.45 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $13,700 | 41.07 | 3.00 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $12,800 | 38.66 | 3.02 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,600 | 22.63 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Burks | UTA | $4,000 | 15.18 | 3.80 |
| James Harden | HOU | $17,100 | 59.01 | 3.45 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,600 | 22.63 | 3.43 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $12,800 | 38.66 | 3.02 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $17,100 | 59.01 | 3.45 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $13,700 | 41.07 | 3.00 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $9,200 | 31.73 | 3.45 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,600 | 22.63 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Burks | UTA | $4,000 | 15.18 | 3.80 |
| James Harden | HOU | $17,100 | 59.01 | 3.45 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $9,200 | 31.73 | 3.45 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,600 | 22.63 | 3.43 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $9,200 | 31.73 | 3.45 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $6,200 | 24.44 | 3.94 |
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $4,400 | 22.18 | 5.04 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,800 | 21.50 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luc Richard Mbah a Moute | HOU | $2,100 | 12.50 | 5.95 |
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $4,400 | 22.18 | 5.04 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $3,800 | 18.63 | 4.90 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $6,200 | 24.44 | 3.94 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $7,400 | 26.08 | 3.52 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $6,200 | 24.44 | 3.94 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,800 | 21.50 | 3.71 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $3,800 | 18.63 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luc Richard Mbah a Moute | HOU | $2,100 | 12.50 | 5.95 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $3,800 | 18.63 | 4.90 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $6,200 | 24.44 | 3.94 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,800 | 21.50 | 3.71 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $11,400 | 39.83 | 3.49 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $10,800 | 37.19 | 3.44 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $7,400 | 26.08 | 3.52 |
| Nene Hilario | HOU | $1,700 | 5.19 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $7,400 | 26.08 | 3.52 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $11,400 | 39.83 | 3.49 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $10,800 | 37.19 | 3.44 |
| Nene Hilario | HOU | $1,700 | 5.19 | 3.05 |
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.