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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 | Mario Chalmers |
| PG | George Hill |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SG | Tyreke Evans |
| SF | Jaylen Brown |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 308.38 |
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 | $9,000 | 45.62 | 5.07 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 43.95 | 4.63 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,200 | 41.93 | 5.11 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,900 | 37.78 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $3,900 | 22.91 | 5.87 |
| George Hill | SAC | $4,300 | 23.84 | 5.54 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,200 | 41.93 | 5.11 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 45.62 | 5.07 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 52.09 | 4.41 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,400 | 40.15 | 5.43 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,800 | 34.57 | 5.08 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $6,400 | 33.97 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,400 | 40.15 | 5.43 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $6,400 | 33.97 | 5.31 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,800 | 34.57 | 5.08 |
| Garrett Temple | SAC | $3,800 | 19.25 | 5.07 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 57.81 | 4.78 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 49.91 | 4.85 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,700 | 31.45 | 4.69 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,400 | 30.89 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Parsons | MEM | $3,500 | 17.16 | 4.90 |
| Wesley Johnson | LAC | $3,800 | 18.49 | 4.86 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 49.91 | 4.85 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,400 | 30.89 | 4.83 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,200 | 44.95 | 4.41 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,600 | 43.12 | 5.01 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,900 | 42.19 | 5.34 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,500 | 32.11 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | PHI | $4,600 | 25.13 | 5.46 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,900 | 42.19 | 5.34 |
| John Henson | MIL | $5,500 | 28.16 | 5.12 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,600 | 43.12 | 5.01 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 46.38 | 4.22 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,300 | 38.79 | 4.67 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,300 | 36.34 | 4.98 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,700 | 35.49 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salah Mejri | DAL | $3,300 | 16.91 | 5.12 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,300 | 36.34 | 4.98 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $4,100 | 19.49 | 4.75 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,300 | 38.79 | 4.67 |
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.