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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 | Patrick Beverley |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SF | Jae Crowder |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| C | Clint Capela |
| G | James Harden |
| F | Jimmy Butler |
| Util | Gerald Green |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 282.96 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $13,800 | 76.37 | 5.53 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 59.80 | 5.39 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,800 | 53.11 | 5.42 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,100 | 42.07 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,500 | 31.06 | 5.65 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $13,800 | 76.37 | 5.53 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,800 | 53.11 | 5.42 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 59.80 | 5.39 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 59.80 | 5.39 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $6,500 | 35.36 | 5.44 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,800 | 31.27 | 5.39 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,300 | 30.12 | 5.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,300 | 30.12 | 5.68 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $6,500 | 35.36 | 5.44 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 59.80 | 5.39 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,800 | 31.27 | 5.39 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,900 | 61.63 | 5.18 |
| Paul George | IND | $10,300 | 53.31 | 5.18 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $10,000 | 47.53 | 4.75 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,700 | 39.33 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $5,300 | 28.75 | 5.42 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $5,400 | 28.95 | 5.36 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,900 | 61.63 | 5.18 |
| Paul George | IND | $10,300 | 53.31 | 5.18 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | IND | $10,300 | 53.31 | 5.18 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,700 | 39.33 | 5.11 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,500 | 39.13 | 5.22 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,700 | 29.43 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $5,100 | 28.54 | 5.60 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,500 | 39.13 | 5.22 |
| Paul George | IND | $10,300 | 53.31 | 5.18 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,700 | 29.43 | 5.16 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,900 | 39.92 | 5.05 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,500 | 39.13 | 5.22 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,700 | 36.07 | 5.38 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $5,600 | 31.06 | 5.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,000 | 28.58 | 5.72 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $5,600 | 31.06 | 5.55 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,700 | 36.07 | 5.38 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,700 | 24.55 | 5.22 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.