NBA DraftKings Picks for Friday, May 25, 2018

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Optimal Lineup

Updated Throughout the Day

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PG Eric Gordon
SG Gerald Green
SF Marcus Morris
PF P.J. Tucker
C Draymond Green
G James Harden
F LeBron James
Util Aaron Jackson
Salary $49,900
Expected Points 288.71

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 $9,700 54.02 5.57
Stephen Curry GS $8,600 43.85 5.10
Terry Rozier BOS $6,700 32.51 4.85
Eric Gordon HOU $5,200 31.37 6.03

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Eric Gordon HOU $5,200 31.37 6.03
James Harden HOU $9,700 54.02 5.57
Stephen Curry GS $8,600 43.85 5.10
Terry Rozier BOS $6,700 32.51 4.85

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
James Harden HOU $9,700 54.02 5.57
Stephen Curry GS $8,600 43.85 5.10
Jaylen Brown BOS $6,900 34.34 4.98
Terry Rozier BOS $6,700 32.51 4.85

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Eric Gordon HOU $5,200 31.37 6.03
James Harden HOU $9,700 54.02 5.57
Stephen Curry GS $8,600 43.85 5.10
Jaylen Brown BOS $6,900 34.34 4.98

Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
LeBron James CLE $11,800 61.45 5.21
Kevin Durant GS $9,200 44.61 4.85
Jaylen Brown BOS $6,900 34.34 4.98
Jayson Tatum BOS $6,400 28.73 4.49

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
LeBron James CLE $11,800 61.45 5.21
Jaylen Brown BOS $6,900 34.34 4.98
Kevin Durant GS $9,200 44.61 4.85
P.J. Tucker HOU $5,000 23.92 4.78

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
LeBron James CLE $11,800 61.45 5.21
Kevin Durant GS $9,200 44.61 4.85
Draymond Green GS $7,900 40.79 5.16
Kevin Love CLE $7,100 36.16 5.09

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
LeBron James CLE $11,800 61.45 5.21
Draymond Green GS $7,900 40.79 5.16
Kevin Love CLE $7,100 36.16 5.09
Al Horford BOS $7,000 35.38 5.05

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Draymond Green GS $7,900 40.79 5.16
Kevin Love CLE $7,100 36.16 5.09
Al Horford BOS $7,000 35.38 5.05
Clint Capela HOU $6,100 30.20 4.95

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Draymond Green GS $7,900 40.79 5.16
Kevin Love CLE $7,100 36.16 5.09
Al Horford BOS $7,000 35.38 5.05
Clint Capela HOU $6,100 30.20 4.95

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.