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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 | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | P.J. Tucker |
| PF | Kevin Love |
| C | Clint Capela |
| G | DeMar DeRozan |
| F | Trevor Ariza |
| Util | Pascal Siakam |
| Salary | $49,200 |
| Expected Points | 281.33 |
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 | $10,800 | 57.58 | 5.33 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $7,800 | 42.29 | 5.42 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,900 | 40.33 | 5.10 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,000 | 26.90 | 5.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $7,800 | 42.29 | 5.42 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,000 | 26.90 | 5.38 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,800 | 57.58 | 5.33 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,900 | 40.33 | 5.10 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,800 | 57.58 | 5.33 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,200 | 43.16 | 5.26 |
| Lou Williams | HOU | $5,500 | 26.83 | 4.88 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,900 | 24.55 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,800 | 57.58 | 5.33 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,200 | 43.16 | 5.26 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,900 | 24.55 | 5.01 |
| Lou Williams | HOU | $5,500 | 26.83 | 4.88 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,700 | 59.95 | 5.12 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $10,100 | 51.26 | 5.08 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,100 | 25.52 | 5.00 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $5,200 | 21.21 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.J. Tucker | TOR | $3,300 | 17.69 | 5.36 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,700 | 59.95 | 5.12 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $10,100 | 51.26 | 5.08 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,100 | 25.52 | 5.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,400 | 41.03 | 5.54 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,700 | 33.31 | 4.97 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,500 | 30.08 | 4.63 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,100 | 25.52 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,400 | 41.03 | 5.54 |
| Patrick Patterson | TOR | $2,700 | 13.78 | 5.10 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,100 | 25.52 | 5.00 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,700 | 33.31 | 4.97 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,400 | 41.03 | 5.54 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,500 | 30.08 | 4.63 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $4,600 | 27.03 | 5.88 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $5,000 | 26.02 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $4,600 | 27.03 | 5.88 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,400 | 41.03 | 5.54 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $4,300 | 23.78 | 5.53 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $5,000 | 26.02 | 5.20 |
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.