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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 | Terry Rozier |
| SF | Kevon Looney |
| PF | Jayson Tatum |
| C | Draymond Green |
| G | Stephen Curry |
| F | Jaylen Brown |
| Util | Ante Zizic |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 285.08 |
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 | $9,600 | 53.97 | 5.62 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,300 | 44.25 | 5.33 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,100 | 42.15 | 5.20 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $6,000 | 31.08 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $9,600 | 53.97 | 5.62 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,300 | 44.25 | 5.33 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,100 | 42.15 | 5.20 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $6,000 | 31.08 | 5.18 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $9,600 | 53.97 | 5.62 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,300 | 44.25 | 5.33 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,700 | 33.88 | 5.06 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $6,000 | 31.08 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $9,600 | 53.97 | 5.62 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,300 | 44.25 | 5.33 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,800 | 30.05 | 5.18 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $6,000 | 31.08 | 5.18 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 63.02 | 5.21 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,200 | 45.21 | 4.91 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,700 | 33.88 | 5.06 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,300 | 29.65 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 63.02 | 5.21 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,700 | 33.88 | 5.06 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,200 | 45.21 | 4.91 |
| Jeff Green | CLE | $3,000 | 14.28 | 4.76 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 63.02 | 5.21 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,200 | 45.21 | 4.91 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,400 | 38.59 | 5.21 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,000 | 38.03 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 63.02 | 5.21 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,400 | 38.59 | 5.21 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,100 | 35.44 | 4.99 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,200 | 45.21 | 4.91 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,400 | 38.59 | 5.21 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,000 | 38.03 | 4.75 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,100 | 35.44 | 4.99 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,200 | 29.19 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,400 | 38.59 | 5.21 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,100 | 35.44 | 4.99 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,000 | 38.03 | 4.75 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,200 | 29.19 | 4.71 |
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.