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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 | Chris Paul |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | Josh Huestis |
| SF | Andre Iguodala |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| PF | Ryan Anderson |
| C | Steven Adams |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 294.69 |
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 | $12,500 | 57.21 | 4.58 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 52.11 | 5.32 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $10,400 | 49.62 | 4.77 |
| Milos Teodosic | LAC | $5,900 | 24.05 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 52.11 | 5.32 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $10,400 | 49.62 | 4.77 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,500 | 57.21 | 4.58 |
| Raymond Felton | OKC | $4,100 | 17.01 | 4.15 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 34.27 | 5.04 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,900 | 33.69 | 4.88 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,500 | 33.40 | 4.45 |
| Terrance Ferguson | OKC | $3,500 | 14.93 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 34.27 | 5.04 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,900 | 33.69 | 4.88 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,500 | 33.40 | 4.45 |
| Terrance Ferguson | OKC | $3,500 | 14.93 | 4.26 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $8,400 | 35.34 | 4.21 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $6,000 | 26.52 | 4.42 |
| Gerald Green | HOU | $4,100 | 20.55 | 5.01 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $4,400 | 18.97 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | HOU | $4,100 | 20.55 | 5.01 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $3,800 | 18.51 | 4.87 |
| Josh Huestis | OKC | $3,500 | 15.94 | 4.55 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $6,000 | 26.52 | 4.42 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,700 | 39.92 | 4.59 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 39.31 | 5.04 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,100 | 27.90 | 4.57 |
| Jordan Bell | GS | $5,500 | 22.18 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 39.31 | 5.04 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,300 | 21.33 | 4.96 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,700 | 39.92 | 4.59 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,100 | 27.90 | 4.57 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,500 | 32.57 | 4.34 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,300 | 32.30 | 4.42 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,500 | 29.91 | 4.60 |
| Zaza Pachulia | GS | $4,000 | 14.26 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,500 | 29.91 | 4.60 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,300 | 32.30 | 4.42 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,500 | 32.57 | 4.34 |
| Zaza Pachulia | GS | $4,000 | 14.26 | 3.57 |
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.