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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 | Jamal Murray |
| SG | Gerald Green |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Kent Bazemore |
| F | Taurean Prince |
| Util | Iman Shumpert |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 298.65 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 56.95 | 4.87 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,500 | 50.76 | 4.06 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 46.00 | 4.69 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $6,100 | 31.74 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $6,100 | 31.74 | 5.20 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $5,800 | 30.13 | 5.19 |
| George Hill | CLE | $5,600 | 23.18 | 4.14 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 56.95 | 4.87 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Harris | DEN | $6,000 | 30.58 | 5.10 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,500 | 29.27 | 4.50 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,700 | 28.85 | 5.06 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,300 | 28.17 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | HOU | $3,700 | 19.13 | 5.17 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,900 | 28.00 | 4.75 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,700 | 28.85 | 5.06 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $6,000 | 30.58 | 5.10 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,400 | 49.68 | 4.78 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,200 | 38.69 | 4.20 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,200 | 36.16 | 4.41 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $7,200 | 34.34 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $7,200 | 34.34 | 4.77 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $4,800 | 20.68 | 4.31 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $5,200 | 21.69 | 4.17 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $6,700 | 30.04 | 4.48 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,100 | 41.04 | 5.07 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,400 | 37.11 | 5.01 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $7,300 | 31.76 | 4.35 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $4,200 | 20.56 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,400 | 37.11 | 5.01 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,100 | 41.04 | 5.07 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $7,300 | 31.76 | 4.35 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $4,500 | 19.77 | 4.39 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,600 | 46.43 | 4.84 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,500 | 34.22 | 4.56 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,800 | 33.61 | 4.94 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $7,600 | 32.48 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,800 | 33.61 | 4.94 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $5,400 | 23.44 | 4.34 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,600 | 46.43 | 4.84 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $7,600 | 32.48 | 4.27 |
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.