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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 | Nick Young |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | P.J. Tucker |
| C | Clint Capela |
| G | Quinn Cook |
| F | Kevon Looney |
| Util | JaVale McGee |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 222.69 |
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 | $13,900 | 57.42 | 4.13 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $12,900 | 46.68 | 3.62 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $12,600 | 43.92 | 3.49 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $7,100 | 25.97 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $13,900 | 57.42 | 4.13 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $7,100 | 25.97 | 3.66 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $12,900 | 46.68 | 3.62 |
| Shaun Livingston | GS | $2,500 | 9.00 | 3.60 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $13,900 | 57.42 | 4.13 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $12,900 | 46.68 | 3.62 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $9,300 | 33.83 | 3.64 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $7,100 | 25.97 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Young | GS | $1,800 | 8.81 | 4.89 |
| James Harden | HOU | $13,900 | 57.42 | 4.13 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $7,100 | 25.97 | 3.66 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $9,300 | 33.83 | 3.64 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $13,500 | 49.59 | 3.67 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $6,300 | 20.37 | 3.23 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $5,400 | 20.36 | 3.77 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,300 | 17.14 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,300 | 17.14 | 3.99 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,500 | 13.97 | 3.99 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $5,400 | 20.36 | 3.77 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $13,500 | 49.59 | 3.67 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $13,500 | 49.59 | 3.67 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $12,200 | 39.06 | 3.20 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $5,400 | 20.36 | 3.77 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,300 | 17.14 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,300 | 17.14 | 3.99 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,500 | 13.97 | 3.99 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $5,400 | 20.36 | 3.77 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $13,500 | 49.59 | 3.67 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $12,200 | 39.06 | 3.20 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $9,700 | 34.86 | 3.59 |
| David West | GS | $1,500 | 4.15 | 2.77 |
| Nene Hilario | HOU | $1,300 | 3.97 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $9,700 | 34.86 | 3.59 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $12,200 | 39.06 | 3.20 |
| Nene Hilario | HOU | $1,300 | 3.97 | 3.05 |
| David West | GS | $1,500 | 4.15 | 2.77 |
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.