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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.
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 | $15,000 | 45.44 | 3.03 |
| Shaun Livingston | GS | $6,500 | 10.23 | 1.57 |
| Quinn Cook | GS | $6,000 | 3.93 | 0.66 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $14,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $15,000 | 45.44 | 3.03 |
| Shaun Livingston | GS | $6,500 | 10.23 | 1.57 |
| Quinn Cook | GS | $6,000 | 3.93 | 0.66 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $14,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $16,500 | 57.39 | 3.48 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $11,000 | 30.49 | 2.77 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $10,000 | 29.50 | 2.95 |
| Nick Young | GS | $6,500 | 6.33 | 0.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $16,500 | 57.39 | 3.48 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $10,000 | 29.50 | 2.95 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $11,000 | 30.49 | 2.77 |
| Nick Young | GS | $6,500 | 6.33 | 0.97 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $15,500 | 46.09 | 2.97 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $8,000 | 27.56 | 0.00 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $8,500 | 22.63 | 2.66 |
| Gerald Green | HOU | $7,000 | 16.83 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $15,500 | 46.09 | 2.97 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $8,500 | 22.63 | 2.66 |
| Gerald Green | HOU | $7,000 | 16.83 | 2.40 |
| Joe Johnson | HOU | $6,000 | 2.85 | 0.47 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $13,000 | 41.45 | 3.19 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $7,500 | 18.20 | 2.43 |
| Jordan Bell | GS | $6,500 | 11.98 | 1.84 |
| Luc Richard Mbah a Moute | HOU | $6,000 | 7.69 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $13,000 | 41.45 | 3.19 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $7,500 | 18.20 | 2.43 |
| Jordan Bell | GS | $6,500 | 11.98 | 1.84 |
| David West | GS | $6,000 | 5.62 | 0.94 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $12,500 | 31.80 | 2.54 |
| JaVale McGee | GS | $6,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Chinanu Onuaku | HOU | $6,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Damian Jones | GS | $6,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $12,500 | 31.80 | 2.54 |
| JaVale McGee | GS | $6,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Chinanu Onuaku | HOU | $6,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Damian Jones | GS | $6,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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.