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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 | Jae Crowder |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Rudy Gobert |
| G | Stephen Curry |
| F | Danilo Gallinari |
| Util | Michael Frazier |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 303.64 |
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 | $10,400 | 62.19 | 5.98 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,300 | 47.63 | 5.74 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,600 | 42.04 | 5.53 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,900 | 36.13 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,400 | 62.19 | 5.98 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,300 | 47.63 | 5.74 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,700 | 32.26 | 5.66 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $4,400 | 24.57 | 5.58 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,100 | 32.59 | 5.34 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $4,900 | 25.39 | 5.18 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,500 | 25.05 | 5.57 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,200 | 21.83 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,500 | 25.05 | 5.57 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,100 | 32.59 | 5.34 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,200 | 21.83 | 5.20 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $4,900 | 25.39 | 5.18 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,200 | 46.33 | 5.65 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,300 | 35.67 | 5.66 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,300 | 23.26 | 5.41 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $4,600 | 21.48 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,300 | 35.67 | 5.66 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,200 | 46.33 | 5.65 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,300 | 23.26 | 5.41 |
| JaMychal Green | LAC | $3,900 | 20.88 | 5.35 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,600 | 34.92 | 5.29 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,000 | 31.43 | 5.24 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,300 | 23.85 | 4.50 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,600 | 15.41 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,600 | 34.92 | 5.29 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,000 | 31.43 | 5.24 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,300 | 23.85 | 4.50 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,600 | 15.41 | 4.28 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $6,800 | 37.46 | 5.51 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,700 | 35.17 | 5.25 |
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $4,800 | 23.63 | 4.92 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $3,800 | 5.85 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $6,800 | 37.46 | 5.51 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,700 | 35.17 | 5.25 |
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $4,800 | 23.63 | 4.92 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $3,800 | 5.85 | 1.54 |
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.