NBA DraftKings Picks for Tuesday, May 22, 2018

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Optimal Lineup

Updated Throughout the Day

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PG James Harden
SG Quinn Cook
SF Trevor Ariza
PF Jordan Bell
C Draymond Green
G Chris Paul
F Kevon Looney
Util Chris Boucher
Salary $49,700
Expected Points 241.86

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 $13,300 60.50 4.55
Chris Paul HOU $11,600 47.92 4.13
Stephen Curry GS $13,000 47.45 3.65
Eric Gordon HOU $7,200 24.65 3.42

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
James Harden HOU $13,300 60.50 4.55
Chris Paul HOU $11,600 47.92 4.13
Shaun Livingston GS $2,600 10.62 4.08
Quinn Cook GS $1,500 6.04 4.02

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
James Harden HOU $13,300 60.50 4.55
Stephen Curry GS $13,000 47.45 3.65
Klay Thompson GS $9,300 31.59 3.40
Eric Gordon HOU $7,200 24.65 3.42

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
James Harden HOU $13,300 60.50 4.55
Shaun Livingston GS $2,600 10.62 4.08
Quinn Cook GS $1,500 6.04 4.02
Stephen Curry GS $13,000 47.45 3.65

Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kevin Durant GS $13,600 49.55 3.64
P.J. Tucker HOU $6,400 22.56 3.53
Trevor Ariza HOU $5,300 20.46 3.86
Kevon Looney GS $3,900 17.70 4.54

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kevon Looney GS $3,900 17.70 4.54
Luc Richard Mbah a Moute HOU $1,600 6.49 4.05
Trevor Ariza HOU $5,300 20.46 3.86
Kevin Durant GS $13,600 49.55 3.64

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kevin Durant GS $13,600 49.55 3.64
Draymond Green GS $12,100 41.13 3.40
P.J. Tucker HOU $6,400 22.56 3.53
Trevor Ariza HOU $5,300 20.46 3.86

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jordan Bell GS $1,000 6.98 6.98
Kevon Looney GS $3,900 17.70 4.54
Luc Richard Mbah a Moute HOU $1,600 6.49 4.05
Trevor Ariza HOU $5,300 20.46 3.86

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Draymond Green GS $12,100 41.13 3.40
Clint Capela HOU $8,800 31.74 3.61
Jordan Bell GS $1,000 6.98 6.98
JaVale McGee GS $1,000 3.49 3.49

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jordan Bell GS $1,000 6.98 6.98
Clint Capela HOU $8,800 31.74 3.61
JaVale McGee GS $1,000 3.49 3.49
Draymond Green GS $12,100 41.13 3.40

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.