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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 | Evan Turner |
| SF | Josh Jackson |
| PF | Al Horford |
| C | Jusuf Nurkic |
| G | Chris Paul |
| F | Noah Vonleh |
| Util | Gerald Green |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 281.29 |
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 | $10,800 | 53.59 | 4.96 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,100 | 49.73 | 4.92 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,000 | 42.97 | 4.77 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,700 | 39.03 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,700 | 39.03 | 5.07 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,400 | 32.15 | 5.02 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,400 | 21.87 | 4.97 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,800 | 53.59 | 4.96 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,600 | 31.98 | 4.84 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,500 | 27.13 | 4.93 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $6,100 | 26.66 | 4.37 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,200 | 24.31 | 5.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,200 | 24.31 | 5.79 |
| Nik Stauskas | POR | $3,100 | 16.37 | 5.28 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $4,100 | 20.28 | 4.95 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,500 | 27.13 | 4.93 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $7,100 | 31.47 | 4.43 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,400 | 28.18 | 5.22 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,300 | 26.22 | 4.95 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,200 | 25.68 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,400 | 28.18 | 5.22 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,300 | 26.22 | 4.95 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,200 | 25.68 | 4.94 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,900 | 23.92 | 4.88 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,200 | 32.33 | 5.21 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,100 | 26.53 | 5.20 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHO | $4,300 | 21.10 | 4.91 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,600 | 20.80 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,200 | 32.33 | 5.21 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,100 | 26.53 | 5.20 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHO | $4,300 | 21.10 | 4.91 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,600 | 20.80 | 4.52 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,000 | 39.24 | 4.90 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,300 | 38.66 | 5.30 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,300 | 38.27 | 4.61 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,800 | 33.96 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,300 | 38.66 | 5.30 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,800 | 33.96 | 4.99 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,000 | 39.24 | 4.90 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,300 | 38.27 | 4.61 |
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.