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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 | Chris Paul |
| PG | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | Alec Burks |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | E’Twaun Moore |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| PF | Jae Crowder |
| C | Rudy Gobert |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 292.23 |
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 | $9,800 | 44.80 | 4.57 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,500 | 41.78 | 4.92 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $7,900 | 39.32 | 4.98 |
| Ian Clark | NOP | $3,500 | 11.01 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $7,900 | 39.32 | 4.98 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,500 | 41.78 | 4.92 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 44.80 | 4.57 |
| Shaun Livingston | GS | $3,000 | 10.91 | 3.64 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 57.48 | 4.60 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,200 | 41.34 | 4.49 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,500 | 34.18 | 4.02 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 30.59 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,200 | 24.20 | 4.65 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 57.48 | 4.60 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 30.59 | 4.50 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,200 | 41.34 | 4.49 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,400 | 51.34 | 4.94 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,600 | 27.69 | 4.19 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,500 | 22.72 | 5.05 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,600 | 19.93 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,500 | 22.72 | 5.05 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,400 | 51.34 | 4.94 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,600 | 19.93 | 4.33 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,600 | 19.75 | 4.29 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,700 | 42.15 | 4.84 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,100 | 36.78 | 5.18 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,800 | 21.40 | 4.46 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,600 | 18.00 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,100 | 36.78 | 5.18 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,600 | 18.00 | 5.00 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,700 | 42.15 | 4.84 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,800 | 21.40 | 4.46 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,800 | 62.30 | 4.87 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,800 | 39.54 | 4.49 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,600 | 38.33 | 5.04 |
| Zaza Pachulia | GS | $3,000 | 9.76 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,600 | 38.33 | 5.04 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,800 | 62.30 | 4.87 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,800 | 39.54 | 4.49 |
| Zaza Pachulia | GS | $3,000 | 9.76 | 3.25 |
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.