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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 | Kyrie Irving |
| PG | Chris Paul |
| SG | Jaylen Brown |
| SG | CJ McCollum |
| SF | Cedi Osman |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Josh Jackson |
| PF | Tobias Harris |
| C | Boban Marjanovic |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 299.79 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,100 | 45.52 | 4.51 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,600 | 44.15 | 4.60 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 43.77 | 4.61 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,700 | 40.32 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | CLE | $5,500 | 27.22 | 4.95 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,800 | 38.29 | 4.91 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $7,000 | 33.57 | 4.80 |
| Tyler Johnson | PHO | $4,400 | 20.43 | 4.64 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,600 | 60.23 | 4.78 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $9,200 | 40.52 | 4.40 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,200 | 40.39 | 4.93 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,200 | 37.87 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,500 | 24.22 | 5.38 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,400 | 33.18 | 5.18 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,300 | 32.46 | 5.15 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,600 | 28.51 | 5.09 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 53.81 | 4.34 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,700 | 52.46 | 4.48 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 46.60 | 4.57 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,300 | 30.60 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $4,800 | 25.12 | 5.23 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $4,200 | 21.77 | 5.18 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,500 | 27.36 | 4.97 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,300 | 30.60 | 4.86 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,100 | 36.29 | 5.11 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $7,500 | 33.97 | 4.53 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $7,000 | 32.65 | 4.66 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,800 | 32.03 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,100 | 36.29 | 5.11 |
| Jonah Bolden | PHI | $3,500 | 17.81 | 5.09 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,800 | 29.34 | 5.06 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,200 | 25.37 | 4.88 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,100 | 39.73 | 4.91 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $7,600 | 39.00 | 5.13 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,600 | 38.58 | 4.49 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,600 | 36.04 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boban Marjanovic | PHI | $3,800 | 22.60 | 5.95 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $7,600 | 39.00 | 5.13 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,100 | 39.73 | 4.91 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,600 | 36.04 | 4.74 |
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.