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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 | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Jeff Green |
| PF | LeBron James |
| C | Draymond Green |
| G | George Hill |
| F | P.J. Tucker |
| Util | Abdel Nader |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 298.79 |
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 | $10,200 | 57.04 | 5.59 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,500 | 43.70 | 5.14 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,800 | 40.81 | 5.23 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $8,000 | 30.66 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,200 | 57.04 | 5.59 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,600 | 25.23 | 5.48 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,800 | 40.81 | 5.23 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,500 | 43.70 | 5.14 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,200 | 57.04 | 5.59 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,500 | 43.70 | 5.14 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $8,000 | 30.66 | 3.83 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,400 | 30.61 | 5.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,400 | 30.61 | 5.67 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,200 | 57.04 | 5.59 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,600 | 25.23 | 5.48 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,500 | 43.70 | 5.14 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 60.63 | 5.01 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 45.96 | 4.74 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,600 | 31.90 | 4.83 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,000 | 28.78 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Green | CLE | $3,200 | 18.43 | 5.76 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 23.04 | 5.76 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 60.63 | 5.01 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,200 | 20.59 | 4.90 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 60.63 | 5.01 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 45.96 | 4.74 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 44.12 | 5.38 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,800 | 35.57 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Green | CLE | $3,200 | 18.43 | 5.76 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 23.04 | 5.76 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 44.12 | 5.38 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 60.63 | 5.01 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 44.12 | 5.38 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,100 | 35.67 | 5.02 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,800 | 35.57 | 4.04 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,500 | 34.80 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 44.12 | 5.38 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,100 | 35.67 | 5.02 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,500 | 34.80 | 4.64 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,800 | 35.57 | 4.04 |
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.