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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 | Fred VanVleet |
| PG | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | CJ McCollum |
| SG | Dennis Schroder |
| SF | Jeff Green |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 314.29 |
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 | $11,500 | 54.29 | 4.72 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,400 | 45.21 | 4.81 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,200 | 44.85 | 4.87 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 44.71 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,500 | 24.26 | 5.39 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,600 | 39.98 | 5.26 |
| Collin Sexton | CLE | $5,300 | 27.71 | 5.23 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,500 | 44.22 | 5.20 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,100 | 42.35 | 4.65 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,700 | 39.12 | 4.50 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,100 | 35.96 | 5.06 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,900 | 34.85 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $4,200 | 22.22 | 5.29 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,800 | 29.88 | 5.15 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,100 | 35.96 | 5.06 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,900 | 34.85 | 5.05 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,200 | 53.80 | 4.41 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 49.89 | 4.89 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,100 | 42.93 | 4.72 |
| Robert Covington | MIN | $6,400 | 29.70 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Green | WAS | $3,600 | 22.76 | 6.32 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $4,900 | 25.01 | 5.10 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,800 | 28.79 | 4.96 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 49.89 | 4.89 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,400 | 60.20 | 4.85 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,100 | 41.75 | 4.59 |
| John Collins | ATL | $8,000 | 36.21 | 4.53 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,700 | 32.80 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | MIN | $4,000 | 21.33 | 5.33 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,800 | 30.59 | 5.27 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,100 | 26.80 | 5.26 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,300 | 26.53 | 5.01 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,700 | 56.51 | 5.28 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,700 | 47.77 | 4.92 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,500 | 46.59 | 4.90 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,800 | 43.24 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,700 | 56.51 | 5.28 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,400 | 38.36 | 5.18 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,000 | 36.20 | 5.17 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,300 | 26.22 | 4.95 |
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.