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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 | 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.