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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 | Dennis Smith Jr. |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | DeMar DeRozan |
| PF | P.J. Tucker |
| C | Clint Capela |
| G | J.J. Barea |
| F | Harrison Barnes |
| Util | Tarik Black |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 282.73 |
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 | $12,300 | 62.31 | 5.07 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,200 | 43.32 | 5.28 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,700 | 33.72 | 4.38 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $5,600 | 31.42 | 5.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $5,600 | 31.42 | 5.61 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,100 | 22.60 | 5.51 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $4,800 | 26.41 | 5.50 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $3,800 | 20.25 | 5.33 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,300 | 62.31 | 5.07 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,000 | 39.96 | 5.00 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $5,600 | 31.42 | 5.61 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,600 | 30.49 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $5,600 | 31.42 | 5.61 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,100 | 22.60 | 5.51 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $4,800 | 26.41 | 5.50 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $3,800 | 20.25 | 5.33 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,000 | 39.96 | 5.00 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,100 | 32.84 | 5.38 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $6,400 | 28.48 | 4.45 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $6,300 | 27.72 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,100 | 32.84 | 5.38 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,100 | 26.95 | 5.28 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $3,800 | 20.00 | 5.26 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $4,500 | 22.80 | 5.07 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 40.76 | 4.80 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,600 | 35.22 | 4.63 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,100 | 32.84 | 5.38 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $6,500 | 29.79 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,100 | 32.84 | 5.38 |
| Trevor Booker | BKN | $4,400 | 23.54 | 5.35 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $3,800 | 20.00 | 5.26 |
| Luc Richard Mbah a Moute | HOU | $3,500 | 17.53 | 5.01 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 40.76 | 4.80 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,100 | 36.80 | 5.18 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,600 | 35.22 | 4.63 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $6,500 | 29.79 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Booker | BKN | $4,400 | 23.54 | 5.35 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $4,900 | 25.90 | 5.29 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,100 | 36.80 | 5.18 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $4,000 | 19.52 | 4.88 |
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.