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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 | George Hill |
| PG | Stephen Curry |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Marcus Smart |
| SF | Gerald Green |
| SF | Trevor Ariza |
| PF | Jeff Green |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Clint Capela |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 291.64 |
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 | $9,900 | 46.15 | 4.66 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,600 | 33.84 | 4.45 |
| George Hill | CLE | $4,900 | 21.62 | 4.41 |
| Shaun Livingston | GS | $3,300 | 10.37 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 46.15 | 4.66 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,600 | 33.84 | 4.45 |
| George Hill | CLE | $4,900 | 21.62 | 4.41 |
| Shaun Livingston | GS | $3,300 | 10.37 | 3.14 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 57.36 | 5.12 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,700 | 32.42 | 4.84 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,300 | 30.85 | 4.90 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,800 | 28.47 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 57.36 | 5.12 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,800 | 28.47 | 4.91 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,300 | 30.85 | 4.90 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,700 | 32.42 | 4.84 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $13,500 | 60.36 | 4.47 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 50.56 | 4.68 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $5,300 | 26.84 | 0.00 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $7,100 | 25.32 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | HOU | $3,000 | 16.51 | 5.50 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,800 | 23.59 | 4.91 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 50.56 | 4.68 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $13,500 | 60.36 | 4.47 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,800 | 43.55 | 4.95 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $4,500 | 20.86 | 4.64 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,600 | 19.03 | 2.50 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $4,000 | 17.74 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Green | CLE | $3,300 | 17.11 | 5.18 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,800 | 43.55 | 4.95 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $4,500 | 20.86 | 4.64 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $4,000 | 17.74 | 4.44 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,100 | 37.28 | 4.60 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,700 | 29.11 | 3.78 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $4,700 | 16.87 | 3.59 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,800 | 15.35 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,100 | 37.28 | 4.60 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,700 | 29.11 | 3.78 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $4,700 | 16.87 | 3.59 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,800 | 15.35 | 3.20 |
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.