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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 | Patty Mills |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Trevor Ariza |
| PF | Kevin Love |
| C | Pau Gasol |
| G | Patrick Beverley |
| F | Kawhi Leonard |
| Util | Lucas Nogueira |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 280.63 |
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 | $10,900 | 56.09 | 5.15 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $8,300 | 42.49 | 5.12 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,400 | 35.68 | 4.82 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $4,900 | 25.46 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Mills | SA | $4,400 | 24.93 | 5.66 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $4,900 | 25.46 | 5.19 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,900 | 56.09 | 5.15 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $8,300 | 42.49 | 5.12 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,900 | 56.09 | 5.15 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,000 | 40.64 | 5.08 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,000 | 24.55 | 4.91 |
| Lou Williams | HOU | $5,000 | 23.27 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,900 | 56.09 | 5.15 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,000 | 40.64 | 5.08 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,000 | 24.55 | 4.91 |
| Lou Williams | HOU | $5,000 | 23.27 | 4.65 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,400 | 57.40 | 4.63 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $10,800 | 53.62 | 4.96 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,700 | 24.67 | 5.25 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $4,600 | 20.90 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,700 | 24.67 | 5.25 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $10,800 | 53.62 | 4.96 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,400 | 57.40 | 4.63 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $4,600 | 20.90 | 4.54 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,400 | 57.40 | 4.63 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,000 | 38.98 | 5.57 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,200 | 33.14 | 5.35 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,000 | 28.70 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,000 | 38.98 | 5.57 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,200 | 33.14 | 5.35 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,700 | 24.67 | 5.25 |
| Patrick Patterson | TOR | $3,200 | 15.71 | 4.91 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,000 | 38.98 | 5.57 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,000 | 28.70 | 4.78 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $5,300 | 28.44 | 5.37 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,100 | 26.95 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,000 | 38.98 | 5.57 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $5,300 | 28.44 | 5.37 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,100 | 26.95 | 5.28 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,000 | 28.70 | 4.78 |
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.