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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 | Tyus Jones |
| PG | Stephen Curry |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SG | Jordan Clarkson |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Darius Miller |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Alex Len |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 315.78 |
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 | $11,800 | 52.59 | 4.46 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 47.64 | 5.02 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,400 | 46.34 | 4.93 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 44.46 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $3,600 | 21.22 | 5.90 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,000 | 21.49 | 5.37 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $4,500 | 23.23 | 5.16 |
| Shelvin Mack | MEM | $3,900 | 20.03 | 5.14 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,200 | 43.08 | 4.68 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,400 | 42.06 | 5.01 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,900 | 39.69 | 4.46 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,700 | 38.61 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,100 | 22.84 | 5.57 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $5,400 | 29.83 | 5.52 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $5,200 | 27.64 | 5.32 |
| Alec Burks | CLE | $4,700 | 24.90 | 5.30 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,200 | 51.86 | 4.63 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 49.21 | 5.07 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,900 | 45.66 | 4.61 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,400 | 34.02 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Miller | NOP | $3,900 | 22.14 | 5.68 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $3,900 | 21.20 | 5.44 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,500 | 23.36 | 5.19 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $4,700 | 23.87 | 5.08 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,500 | 61.26 | 4.90 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,100 | 45.49 | 5.00 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $7,300 | 36.37 | 4.98 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,100 | 35.48 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodions Kurucs | BKN | $4,000 | 22.03 | 5.51 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,800 | 30.90 | 5.33 |
| Jonas Jerebko | GS | $3,900 | 20.31 | 5.21 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,700 | 34.50 | 5.15 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,600 | 46.33 | 4.83 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,300 | 43.15 | 4.64 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,000 | 42.30 | 4.70 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,800 | 39.73 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | ATL | $3,500 | 23.69 | 6.77 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAL | $3,500 | 21.27 | 6.08 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,300 | 37.09 | 5.08 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,600 | 46.33 | 4.83 |
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.