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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 FanDuel (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NBA FanDuel Optimizer.
| PG | Shelvin Mack |
| PG | Danté Exum |
| SG | Rodney Hood |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Gordon Hayward |
| PF | Kevin Love |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Rudy Gobert |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 274.89 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 41.70 | 4.17 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $9,100 | 36.92 | 4.06 |
| Cory Joseph | TOR | $3,300 | 24.34 | 7.38 |
| Shelvin Mack | UTA | $2,700 | 20.96 | 7.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelvin Mack | UTA | $2,700 | 20.96 | 7.76 |
| Cory Joseph | TOR | $3,300 | 24.34 | 7.38 |
| Danté Exum | UTA | $1,600 | 8.54 | 5.34 |
| Deron Williams | CLE | $2,500 | 11.92 | 4.77 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,900 | 37.50 | 4.75 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,100 | 26.69 | 3.76 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $4,300 | 19.66 | 4.57 |
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $4,000 | 16.18 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,900 | 37.50 | 4.75 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $4,300 | 19.66 | 4.57 |
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $4,000 | 16.18 | 4.05 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,100 | 26.69 | 3.76 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,800 | 56.44 | 4.41 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 44.53 | 4.64 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,300 | 39.14 | 4.72 |
| Joe Johnson | UTA | $5,600 | 21.27 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,300 | 39.14 | 4.72 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 44.53 | 4.64 |
| P.J. Tucker | TOR | $3,100 | 13.81 | 4.45 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,800 | 56.44 | 4.41 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,800 | 38.71 | 4.40 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,500 | 30.67 | 4.09 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,100 | 23.75 | 3.89 |
| David West | GS | $3,400 | 14.95 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,800 | 38.71 | 4.40 |
| David West | GS | $3,400 | 14.95 | 4.40 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,500 | 30.67 | 4.09 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,100 | 23.75 | 3.89 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,400 | 38.66 | 4.11 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $5,700 | 22.56 | 3.96 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $4,900 | 20.32 | 4.15 |
| Zaza Pachulia | GS | $3,900 | 9.54 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $4,900 | 20.32 | 4.15 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,400 | 38.66 | 4.11 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $5,700 | 22.56 | 3.96 |
| Zaza Pachulia | GS | $3,900 | 9.54 | 2.45 |
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.