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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 | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| SG | Courtney Lee |
| SF | Michael Beasley |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Davis Bertans |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Al Horford |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 309.98 |
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 | $12,200 | 56.00 | 4.59 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,600 | 45.91 | 4.78 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,500 | 39.77 | 4.68 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,100 | 33.99 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $5,700 | 30.24 | 5.30 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $4,800 | 25.01 | 5.21 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $3,800 | 18.74 | 4.93 |
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $4,800 | 23.05 | 4.80 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $5,500 | 31.83 | 5.79 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 31.53 | 4.64 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $7,000 | 30.02 | 4.29 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $6,300 | 28.10 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $5,500 | 31.83 | 5.79 |
| Dwyane Wade | CLE | $4,200 | 20.52 | 4.88 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $4,900 | 23.60 | 4.82 |
| Danny Green | SAS | $4,600 | 21.46 | 4.67 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,000 | 50.11 | 4.56 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 48.30 | 4.60 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,000 | 36.07 | 4.51 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $4,800 | 34.85 | 7.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $4,800 | 34.85 | 7.26 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,500 | 28.66 | 5.21 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $6,200 | 28.83 | 4.65 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 48.30 | 4.60 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,500 | 43.15 | 4.54 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,300 | 40.04 | 4.82 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,500 | 37.86 | 4.45 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $7,200 | 31.71 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $3,600 | 19.86 | 5.52 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,700 | 22.77 | 4.84 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,300 | 40.04 | 4.82 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,600 | 26.01 | 4.64 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,100 | 35.35 | 4.98 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $7,200 | 34.09 | 4.73 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,500 | 33.70 | 4.49 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,000 | 30.16 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $5,800 | 29.95 | 5.16 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,100 | 35.35 | 4.98 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $7,200 | 34.09 | 4.73 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,600 | 29.91 | 4.53 |
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.