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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 | Jarrett Jack |
| PG | Stephen Curry |
| SG | Norman Powell |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Jakob Poeltl |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 307.71 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,500 | 52.14 | 4.53 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 48.09 | 5.06 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,700 | 47.50 | 4.90 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,500 | 38.46 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $3,000 | 16.56 | 5.52 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,500 | 38.46 | 5.13 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $5,500 | 28.11 | 5.11 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 48.09 | 5.06 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 55.09 | 4.79 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 | 42.38 | 5.04 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,800 | 39.18 | 5.02 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $7,100 | 34.80 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,800 | 20.30 | 5.34 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 | 42.38 | 5.04 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,500 | 32.78 | 5.04 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,800 | 39.18 | 5.02 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,100 | 49.85 | 4.94 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,300 | 39.80 | 4.79 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,300 | 35.59 | 4.29 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $7,600 | 30.91 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,100 | 49.85 | 4.94 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $5,600 | 27.09 | 4.84 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,300 | 39.80 | 4.79 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $5,200 | 24.88 | 4.78 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,000 | 47.83 | 5.31 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,900 | 45.63 | 5.13 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 40.53 | 4.94 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $8,000 | 34.87 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $5,200 | 28.15 | 5.41 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,000 | 47.83 | 5.31 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,500 | 28.58 | 5.20 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,900 | 45.63 | 5.13 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,500 | 43.76 | 4.61 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,700 | 39.78 | 4.57 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $7,900 | 39.25 | 4.97 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,400 | 37.01 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $5,400 | 27.46 | 5.09 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,000 | 30.27 | 5.05 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $7,900 | 39.25 | 4.97 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,000 | 29.60 | 4.93 |
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.