NBA DraftKings Picks for Tuesday, May 15, 2018

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Optimal Lineup

Updated Throughout the Day

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PG James Harden
SG Klay Thompson
SF J.R. Smith
PF Al Horford
C Draymond Green
G Terry Rozier
F Marcus Morris
Util Guerschon Yabusele
Salary $50,000
Expected Points 285.88

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 $9,900 57.72 5.83
Stephen Curry GS $8,600 44.11 5.13
Chris Paul HOU $8,200 41.55 5.07
Terry Rozier BOS $6,700 35.08 5.24

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
James Harden HOU $9,900 57.72 5.83
Terry Rozier BOS $6,700 35.08 5.24
Eric Gordon HOU $4,800 24.67 5.14
Stephen Curry GS $8,600 44.11 5.13

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
James Harden HOU $9,900 57.72 5.83
Stephen Curry GS $8,600 44.11 5.13
Terry Rozier BOS $6,700 35.08 5.24
Klay Thompson GS $5,900 32.78 5.56

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
James Harden HOU $9,900 57.72 5.83
Klay Thompson GS $5,900 32.78 5.56
Terry Rozier BOS $6,700 35.08 5.24
Eric Gordon HOU $4,800 24.67 5.14

Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
LeBron James CLE $11,500 58.51 5.09
Kevin Durant GS $9,700 44.31 4.57
Jayson Tatum BOS $7,200 34.44 4.78
Jaylen Brown BOS $6,900 32.36 4.69

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
LeBron James CLE $11,500 58.51 5.09
Marcus Morris BOS $5,300 26.19 4.94
Jayson Tatum BOS $7,200 34.44 4.78
Jaylen Brown BOS $6,900 32.36 4.69

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
LeBron James CLE $11,500 58.51 5.09
Kevin Durant GS $9,700 44.31 4.57
Draymond Green GS $8,400 39.84 4.74
Al Horford BOS $7,500 36.90 4.92

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
LeBron James CLE $11,500 58.51 5.09
Marcus Morris BOS $5,300 26.19 4.94
Al Horford BOS $7,500 36.90 4.92
Jayson Tatum BOS $7,200 34.44 4.78

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Draymond Green GS $8,400 39.84 4.74
Al Horford BOS $7,500 36.90 4.92
Kevin Love CLE $7,800 36.49 4.68
Clint Capela HOU $7,000 31.77 4.54

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Al Horford BOS $7,500 36.90 4.92
Draymond Green GS $8,400 39.84 4.74
Kevin Love CLE $7,800 36.49 4.68
Clint Capela HOU $7,000 31.77 4.54

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.