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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 | Ricky Rubio |
| SG | Delon Wright |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| SF | Rudy Gay |
| PF | Marcus Morris |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| C | JaVale McGee |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 297.01 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 42.47 | 4.67 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,800 | 41.19 | 4.68 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $7,400 | 35.01 | 4.73 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,200 | 30.67 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $4,100 | 20.25 | 4.94 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,300 | 30.23 | 4.80 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $7,400 | 35.01 | 4.73 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,800 | 41.19 | 4.68 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,500 | 44.44 | 4.68 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,300 | 38.13 | 4.59 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,100 | 37.74 | 4.66 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,200 | 35.41 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delon Wright | MEM | $4,500 | 27.74 | 6.17 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,300 | 21.40 | 4.98 |
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $5,300 | 26.03 | 4.91 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,200 | 25.42 | 4.89 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,200 | 51.01 | 4.55 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,900 | 45.56 | 4.60 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,200 | 30.27 | 4.88 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,900 | 28.78 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,200 | 30.27 | 4.88 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,900 | 28.78 | 4.88 |
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $3,500 | 16.62 | 4.75 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,500 | 25.73 | 4.68 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,500 | 50.74 | 4.06 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 37.41 | 4.56 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,100 | 35.05 | 4.33 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,700 | 34.56 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,100 | 26.77 | 5.25 |
| Ivan Rabb | MEM | $6,400 | 30.96 | 4.84 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,100 | 34.21 | 4.82 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,900 | 31.57 | 4.58 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,700 | 52.46 | 4.48 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,900 | 45.78 | 4.62 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,000 | 41.35 | 4.59 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $7,300 | 36.47 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $6,300 | 32.10 | 5.10 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $7,300 | 36.47 | 5.00 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,100 | 25.14 | 4.93 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,900 | 45.78 | 4.62 |
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.