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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 | J.R. Smith |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Al Horford |
| C | Kevin Love |
| G | George Hill |
| F | Kyle Korver |
| Util | Kyrie Irving |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 285.69 |
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 | $9,400 | 52.08 | 5.54 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,800 | 43.64 | 4.96 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,700 | 39.51 | 5.13 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $6,600 | 33.15 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $9,400 | 52.08 | 5.54 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,700 | 39.51 | 5.13 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $6,600 | 33.15 | 5.02 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,800 | 43.64 | 4.96 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $9,400 | 52.08 | 5.54 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,800 | 43.64 | 4.96 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,200 | 35.13 | 4.88 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $6,600 | 33.15 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $9,400 | 52.08 | 5.54 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $6,600 | 33.15 | 5.02 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,800 | 43.64 | 4.96 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,200 | 35.13 | 4.88 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,900 | 64.11 | 5.39 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,200 | 45.15 | 4.91 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,200 | 35.13 | 4.88 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,900 | 26.96 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,900 | 64.11 | 5.39 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $4,800 | 24.41 | 5.09 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,200 | 45.15 | 4.91 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,200 | 35.13 | 4.88 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,900 | 64.11 | 5.39 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,200 | 45.15 | 4.91 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 40.03 | 4.94 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,500 | 39.37 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,900 | 64.11 | 5.39 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,900 | 36.62 | 5.31 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,500 | 39.37 | 5.25 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $4,800 | 24.41 | 5.09 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 40.03 | 4.94 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,500 | 39.37 | 5.25 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,900 | 36.62 | 5.31 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,300 | 29.50 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,900 | 36.62 | 5.31 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,500 | 39.37 | 5.25 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 40.03 | 4.94 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,300 | 29.50 | 4.68 |
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.