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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 | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| C | Alex Len |
| G | Collin Sexton |
| F | Miles Bridges |
| Util | Vince Carter |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 273.33 |
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 | $10,500 | 55.95 | 5.33 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,700 | 44.36 | 4.57 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,300 | 41.53 | 5.00 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $7,200 | 34.52 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | CLE | $5,100 | 27.66 | 5.42 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,500 | 55.95 | 5.33 |
| Monte Morris | DEN | $3,700 | 19.56 | 5.29 |
| Jeremy Lin | ATL | $3,800 | 19.76 | 5.20 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 34.17 | 5.02 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $6,000 | 30.85 | 5.14 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,900 | 28.99 | 4.91 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $5,800 | 28.93 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Harris | DEN | $6,000 | 30.85 | 5.14 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 34.17 | 5.02 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $5,800 | 28.93 | 4.99 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,900 | 28.99 | 4.91 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,200 | 57.30 | 5.12 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $6,100 | 29.60 | 4.85 |
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $4,600 | 21.70 | 4.72 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $4,300 | 21.07 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $3,700 | 20.14 | 5.44 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,200 | 57.30 | 5.12 |
| Gary Clark | HOU | $3,700 | 18.48 | 4.99 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $4,300 | 21.07 | 4.90 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,200 | 29.21 | 5.62 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,600 | 28.05 | 5.01 |
| Omari Spellman | ATL | $4,500 | 19.84 | 4.41 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,800 | 18.84 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,200 | 29.21 | 5.62 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,600 | 28.05 | 5.01 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,800 | 18.84 | 4.96 |
| Jordan Bell | GS | $3,900 | 17.95 | 4.60 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,400 | 47.07 | 5.01 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,400 | 35.14 | 5.49 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $5,700 | 30.79 | 5.40 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $4,400 | 24.45 | 5.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | ATL | $4,400 | 24.45 | 5.56 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,400 | 35.14 | 5.49 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $5,700 | 30.79 | 5.40 |
| Guillermo Hernangómez | CHA | $3,500 | 18.61 | 5.32 |
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.