NBA DraftKings Picks for Tuesday, May 8, 2018

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Optimal Lineup

Updated Throughout the Day

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PG James Harden
SG Jrue Holiday
SF Kevon Looney
PF Nikola Mirotic
C Rudy Gobert
G Chris Paul
F Joe Ingles
Util Aaron Jackson
Salary $50,000
Expected Points 294

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 $10,400 58.67 5.64
Stephen Curry GS $8,300 43.76 5.27
Chris Paul HOU $7,600 40.43 5.32
Jrue Holiday NOP $7,400 40.31 5.45

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
James Harden HOU $10,400 58.67 5.64
Jrue Holiday NOP $7,400 40.31 5.45
Chris Paul HOU $7,600 40.43 5.32
Stephen Curry GS $8,300 43.76 5.27

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
James Harden HOU $10,400 58.67 5.64
Stephen Curry GS $8,300 43.76 5.27
Jrue Holiday NOP $7,400 40.31 5.45
Donovan Mitchell UTA $7,700 37.87 4.92

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
James Harden HOU $10,400 58.67 5.64
Joe Ingles UTA $5,600 31.02 5.54
Jrue Holiday NOP $7,400 40.31 5.45
Klay Thompson GS $5,900 31.23 5.29

Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kevin Durant GS $9,500 50.29 5.29
Joe Ingles UTA $5,600 31.02 5.54
Jae Crowder UTA $5,100 24.15 4.73
E’Twaun Moore NOP $4,300 21.09 4.90

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Joe Ingles UTA $5,600 31.02 5.54
Kevin Durant GS $9,500 50.29 5.29
Royce O’Neale UTA $3,700 19.26 5.21
P.J. Tucker HOU $3,900 20.22 5.18

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Anthony Davis NOP $10,900 59.14 5.43
Kevin Durant GS $9,500 50.29 5.29
Draymond Green GS $8,100 41.49 5.12
Nikola Mirotic NOP $6,700 35.51 5.30

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Anthony Davis NOP $10,900 59.14 5.43
Nikola Mirotic NOP $6,700 35.51 5.30
Kevin Durant GS $9,500 50.29 5.29
P.J. Tucker HOU $3,900 20.22 5.18

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Anthony Davis NOP $10,900 59.14 5.43
Draymond Green GS $8,100 41.49 5.12
Clint Capela HOU $7,500 40.39 5.38
Rudy Gobert UTA $6,400 35.99 5.62

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Rudy Gobert UTA $6,400 35.99 5.62
Anthony Davis NOP $10,900 59.14 5.43
Clint Capela HOU $7,500 40.39 5.38
Draymond Green GS $8,100 41.49 5.12

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.