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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 |
Quinn Cook |
SG |
James Harden |
SF |
Kevin Durant |
PF |
David West |
C |
Draymond Green |
G |
Gerald Green |
F |
Jordan Bell |
Util |
Zaza Pachulia |
Salary |
$49,300 |
Expected Points |
236.86 |
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 |
$14,700 |
58.96 |
4.01 |
Stephen Curry |
GS |
$13,300 |
48.19 |
3.62 |
Eric Gordon |
HOU |
$11,200 |
31.94 |
2.85 |
Shaun Livingston |
GS |
$2,900 |
10.16 |
3.50 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
James Harden |
HOU |
$14,700 |
58.96 |
4.01 |
Stephen Curry |
GS |
$13,300 |
48.19 |
3.62 |
Shaun Livingston |
GS |
$2,900 |
10.16 |
3.50 |
Quinn Cook |
GS |
$1,300 |
4.02 |
3.09 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
James Harden |
HOU |
$14,700 |
58.96 |
4.01 |
Stephen Curry |
GS |
$13,300 |
48.19 |
3.62 |
Eric Gordon |
HOU |
$11,200 |
31.94 |
2.85 |
Klay Thompson |
GS |
$8,700 |
29.08 |
3.34 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Gerald Green |
HOU |
$3,600 |
17.13 |
4.76 |
James Harden |
HOU |
$14,700 |
58.96 |
4.01 |
Stephen Curry |
GS |
$13,300 |
48.19 |
3.62 |
Shaun Livingston |
GS |
$2,900 |
10.16 |
3.50 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Kevin Durant |
GS |
$13,500 |
51.52 |
3.82 |
P.J. Tucker |
HOU |
$7,900 |
25.50 |
3.23 |
Trevor Ariza |
HOU |
$6,200 |
23.47 |
3.79 |
Gerald Green |
HOU |
$3,600 |
17.13 |
4.76 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Gerald Green |
HOU |
$3,600 |
17.13 |
4.76 |
Kevon Looney |
GS |
$3,800 |
16.25 |
4.28 |
Kevin Durant |
GS |
$13,500 |
51.52 |
3.82 |
Trevor Ariza |
HOU |
$6,200 |
23.47 |
3.79 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Kevin Durant |
GS |
$13,500 |
51.52 |
3.82 |
Draymond Green |
GS |
$12,100 |
44.05 |
3.64 |
P.J. Tucker |
HOU |
$7,900 |
25.50 |
3.23 |
Trevor Ariza |
HOU |
$6,200 |
23.47 |
3.79 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
David West |
GS |
$1,000 |
6.55 |
6.55 |
Jordan Bell |
GS |
$2,100 |
10.58 |
5.04 |
Kevon Looney |
GS |
$3,800 |
16.25 |
4.28 |
Kevin Durant |
GS |
$13,500 |
51.52 |
3.82 |
Center
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Draymond Green |
GS |
$12,100 |
44.05 |
3.64 |
Clint Capela |
HOU |
$9,900 |
36.81 |
3.72 |
Jordan Bell |
GS |
$2,100 |
10.58 |
5.04 |
David West |
GS |
$1,000 |
6.55 |
6.55 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
David West |
GS |
$1,000 |
6.55 |
6.55 |
Jordan Bell |
GS |
$2,100 |
10.58 |
5.04 |
Clint Capela |
HOU |
$9,900 |
36.81 |
3.72 |
Draymond Green |
GS |
$12,100 |
44.05 |
3.64 |
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.