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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 | Shelvin Mack |
| PG | Ben Simmons |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SG | CJ McCollum |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Rudy Gay |
| PF | Jonah Bolden |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Mike Muscala |
| Salary | $59,400 |
| Expected Points | 300.7 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,100 | 49.39 | 4.89 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $10,500 | 46.50 | 4.43 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 44.08 | 4.50 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,300 | 35.78 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelvin Mack | MEM | $3,700 | 21.88 | 5.91 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $4,300 | 22.70 | 5.28 |
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $5,600 | 28.36 | 5.06 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $4,000 | 20.07 | 5.02 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,600 | 42.79 | 4.46 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,800 | 32.69 | 4.81 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,300 | 30.26 | 4.15 |
| Kevin Huerter | ATL | $5,500 | 24.07 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Morris | DEN | $3,500 | 19.60 | 5.60 |
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $4,800 | 23.32 | 4.86 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,800 | 32.69 | 4.81 |
| Marco Belinelli | SAS | $4,500 | 21.56 | 4.79 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,400 | 45.31 | 4.82 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,800 | 30.52 | 5.26 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $6,100 | 30.34 | 4.97 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,200 | 30.11 | 5.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,200 | 30.11 | 5.79 |
| Darius Miller | NOP | $3,900 | 22.40 | 5.74 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,300 | 23.85 | 5.55 |
| Corey Brewer | PHI | $4,000 | 21.36 | 5.34 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 37.27 | 4.44 |
| John Collins | ATL | $8,500 | 34.22 | 4.03 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,700 | 31.36 | 4.68 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,900 | 29.64 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Bolden | PHI | $3,800 | 24.34 | 6.41 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,700 | 27.15 | 5.78 |
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $3,700 | 18.67 | 5.04 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,700 | 28.29 | 4.96 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,000 | 46.74 | 4.25 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $9,500 | 40.30 | 4.24 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,200 | 37.96 | 4.63 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,600 | 33.75 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $3,500 | 22.42 | 6.41 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $6,400 | 32.09 | 5.01 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $6,000 | 29.87 | 4.98 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,600 | 30.73 | 4.66 |
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.