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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 | Stephen Curry |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | Jonathon Simmons |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| PF | David West |
| C | Pau Gasol |
| Salary | $59,400 |
| Expected Points | 277 |
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 | $10,200 | 41.32 | 4.05 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,400 | 25.42 | 4.71 |
| Patty Mills | SA | $4,800 | 22.78 | 4.75 |
| Shelvin Mack | UTA | $2,500 | 17.22 | 6.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelvin Mack | UTA | $2,500 | 17.22 | 6.89 |
| Patty Mills | SA | $4,800 | 22.78 | 4.75 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,400 | 25.42 | 4.71 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,200 | 41.32 | 4.05 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 51.70 | 4.14 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,300 | 25.61 | 3.51 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,900 | 24.56 | 5.01 |
| Lou Williams | HOU | $4,600 | 17.93 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,900 | 24.56 | 5.01 |
| Danny Green | SA | $3,900 | 16.55 | 4.24 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 51.70 | 4.14 |
| Lou Williams | HOU | $4,600 | 17.93 | 3.90 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,900 | 47.59 | 4.81 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $10,800 | 46.21 | 4.28 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,500 | 39.14 | 4.60 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,500 | 26.26 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Simmons | SA | $2,400 | 14.10 | 5.88 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,900 | 47.59 | 4.81 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,500 | 26.26 | 4.77 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,500 | 39.14 | 4.60 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,800 | 37.72 | 4.29 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,000 | 29.63 | 4.23 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,300 | 19.28 | 4.48 |
| David West | GS | $3,200 | 14.70 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David West | GS | $3,200 | 14.70 | 4.59 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,300 | 19.28 | 4.48 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,800 | 37.72 | 4.29 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,000 | 29.63 | 4.23 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,600 | 39.94 | 4.16 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $5,000 | 28.09 | 5.62 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,500 | 28.01 | 4.31 |
| Zaza Pachulia | GS | $4,000 | 9.96 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | SA | $5,000 | 28.09 | 5.62 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,500 | 28.01 | 4.31 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,600 | 39.94 | 4.16 |
| Zaza Pachulia | GS | $4,000 | 9.96 | 2.49 |
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.