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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 | Eric Gordon |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Jeff Green |
| C | Al Horford |
| G | Marcus Smart |
| F | J.R. Smith |
| Util | Guerschon Yabusele |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 280.04 |
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 | $10,100 | 56.78 | 5.62 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 44.73 | 4.92 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,300 | 34.31 | 4.70 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,900 | 27.91 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,100 | 56.78 | 5.62 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,400 | 26.97 | 4.99 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 44.73 | 4.92 |
| George Hill | CLE | $4,700 | 22.68 | 4.82 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,100 | 56.78 | 5.62 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 44.73 | 4.92 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,300 | 34.31 | 4.70 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,800 | 28.91 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,100 | 56.78 | 5.62 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,400 | 26.97 | 4.99 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 44.73 | 4.92 |
| George Hill | CLE | $4,700 | 22.68 | 4.82 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,000 | 65.24 | 5.44 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,900 | 44.94 | 5.05 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,800 | 28.91 | 4.25 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,100 | 27.41 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,000 | 65.24 | 5.44 |
| Jeff Green | CLE | $4,100 | 20.85 | 5.08 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,900 | 44.94 | 5.05 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $4,900 | 22.45 | 4.58 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,000 | 65.24 | 5.44 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,900 | 44.94 | 5.05 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,400 | 39.22 | 4.67 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,600 | 33.46 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,000 | 65.24 | 5.44 |
| Jeff Green | CLE | $4,100 | 20.85 | 5.08 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,600 | 33.46 | 5.07 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,900 | 44.94 | 5.05 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,400 | 39.22 | 4.67 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,600 | 33.46 | 5.07 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,600 | 28.07 | 5.01 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $4,200 | 18.95 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,600 | 33.46 | 5.07 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,600 | 28.07 | 5.01 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,400 | 39.22 | 4.67 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $4,200 | 18.95 | 4.51 |
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.