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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 | Stephen Curry |
| PG | De’Aaron Fox |
| SG | Avery Bradley |
| SG | David Nwaba |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| SF | David Nwaba |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Salah Mejri |
| Salary | $59,400 |
| Expected Points | 317.86 |
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 | $9,200 | 44.84 | 4.87 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,800 | 32.04 | 4.71 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,200 | 31.56 | 4.38 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,300 | 30.33 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $5,600 | 28.61 | 5.11 |
| Jerian Grant | CHI | $4,600 | 22.90 | 4.98 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,200 | 44.84 | 4.87 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,000 | 19.48 | 4.87 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Bradley | DET | $5,500 | 32.72 | 5.95 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,900 | 30.12 | 4.36 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,500 | 29.40 | 4.52 |
| David Nwaba | CHI | $4,600 | 27.30 | 5.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Bradley | DET | $5,500 | 32.72 | 5.95 |
| David Nwaba | CHI | $4,600 | 27.30 | 5.93 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $4,100 | 23.41 | 5.71 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $4,600 | 24.77 | 5.38 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,000 | 45.30 | 4.53 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,300 | 35.54 | 4.28 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,100 | 31.68 | 5.19 |
| David Nwaba | CHI | $4,600 | 27.30 | 5.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Nwaba | CHI | $4,600 | 27.30 | 5.93 |
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $4,500 | 25.19 | 5.60 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,100 | 31.68 | 5.19 |
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $3,800 | 18.51 | 4.87 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,800 | 58.01 | 4.92 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,000 | 42.72 | 4.75 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,600 | 39.06 | 5.14 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $7,200 | 34.32 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,600 | 39.06 | 5.14 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,800 | 58.01 | 4.92 |
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $4,200 | 20.25 | 4.82 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $7,200 | 34.32 | 4.77 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $12,000 | 57.87 | 4.82 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,800 | 45.06 | 4.60 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,400 | 42.87 | 4.56 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,500 | 42.22 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salah Mejri | DAL | $3,000 | 24.68 | 8.23 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $4,700 | 24.25 | 5.16 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,400 | 37.80 | 5.11 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $12,000 | 57.87 | 4.82 |
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.