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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 | Stephen Curry |
| PG | Eric Bledsoe |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SG | Dwyane Wade |
| SF | Jeff Green |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Mike Muscala |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 301.64 |
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 | $11,700 | 51.98 | 4.44 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,400 | 46.49 | 4.95 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,300 | 42.21 | 4.54 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,400 | 35.86 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $4,500 | 22.44 | 4.99 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,100 | 35.39 | 4.98 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,400 | 46.49 | 4.95 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,900 | 28.97 | 4.91 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,200 | 58.30 | 4.78 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,900 | 42.38 | 4.76 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,600 | 40.86 | 4.75 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,600 | 37.95 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAC | $5,200 | 28.80 | 5.54 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,900 | 25.73 | 5.25 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,700 | 29.14 | 5.11 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,600 | 37.95 | 4.99 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 52.62 | 4.46 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,500 | 46.41 | 4.89 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,800 | 44.10 | 4.50 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,000 | 34.51 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | HOU | $3,500 | 17.82 | 5.09 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,000 | 34.51 | 4.93 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,500 | 46.41 | 4.89 |
| OG Anunoby | TOR | $3,700 | 17.92 | 4.84 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,900 | 39.08 | 4.95 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,100 | 34.90 | 4.31 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,200 | 33.05 | 4.59 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,600 | 32.61 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,300 | 26.30 | 4.96 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,900 | 39.08 | 4.95 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,600 | 32.61 | 4.94 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $3,800 | 18.39 | 4.84 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,600 | 51.36 | 4.84 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,500 | 50.89 | 4.85 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $9,000 | 40.90 | 4.54 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,700 | 36.40 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $4,200 | 22.57 | 5.37 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,900 | 24.65 | 5.03 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,500 | 50.89 | 4.85 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,600 | 51.36 | 4.84 |
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.