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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 | Shaun Livingston |
| SG | Quinn Cook |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | David West |
| C | Draymond Green |
| G | James Harden |
| F | Kevon Looney |
| Util | Zaza Pachulia |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 222.92 |
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 | $14,500 | 59.27 | 4.09 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $13,700 | 46.86 | 3.42 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $11,000 | 31.24 | 2.84 |
| Shaun Livingston | GS | $2,200 | 10.07 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun Livingston | GS | $2,200 | 10.07 | 4.58 |
| James Harden | HOU | $14,500 | 59.27 | 4.09 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $13,700 | 46.86 | 3.42 |
| Quinn Cook | GS | $1,200 | 3.82 | 3.18 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $14,500 | 59.27 | 4.09 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $13,700 | 46.86 | 3.42 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $10,700 | 31.71 | 2.96 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $11,000 | 31.24 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun Livingston | GS | $2,200 | 10.07 | 4.58 |
| James Harden | HOU | $14,500 | 59.27 | 4.09 |
| Nick Young | GS | $1,700 | 6.59 | 3.87 |
| Gerald Green | HOU | $5,000 | 17.85 | 3.57 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $13,400 | 46.46 | 3.47 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $7,600 | 24.97 | 3.29 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $6,400 | 22.46 | 3.51 |
| Gerald Green | HOU | $5,000 | 17.85 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luc Richard Mbah a Moute | HOU | $1,500 | 6.45 | 4.30 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $4,100 | 16.61 | 4.05 |
| Gerald Green | HOU | $5,000 | 17.85 | 3.57 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $6,400 | 22.46 | 3.51 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $13,400 | 46.46 | 3.47 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $12,200 | 40.65 | 3.33 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $7,600 | 24.97 | 3.29 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $6,400 | 22.46 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David West | GS | $1,000 | 5.39 | 5.39 |
| Luc Richard Mbah a Moute | HOU | $1,500 | 6.45 | 4.30 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $4,100 | 16.61 | 4.05 |
| Jordan Bell | GS | $3,000 | 11.28 | 3.76 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $12,200 | 40.65 | 3.33 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $9,200 | 30.61 | 3.33 |
| Jordan Bell | GS | $3,000 | 11.28 | 3.76 |
| David West | GS | $1,000 | 5.39 | 5.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David West | GS | $1,000 | 5.39 | 5.39 |
| Jordan Bell | GS | $3,000 | 11.28 | 3.76 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $12,200 | 40.65 | 3.33 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $9,200 | 30.61 | 3.33 |
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.