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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 | Cory Joseph |
| PG | Eric Bledsoe |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | D’Angelo Russell |
| SF | Nikola Mirotic |
| SF | Joe Harris |
| PF | Kyle Kuzma |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Brook Lopez |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 299.47 |
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 | $9,400 | 45.82 | 4.87 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,400 | 42.49 | 4.52 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,600 | 42.21 | 4.91 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,500 | 37.56 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,600 | 22.80 | 6.33 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $5,800 | 29.48 | 5.08 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,400 | 37.48 | 5.06 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,600 | 42.21 | 4.91 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,300 | 56.52 | 4.60 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,600 | 39.79 | 4.63 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,100 | 37.78 | 4.66 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $8,400 | 36.04 | 4.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $5,200 | 25.90 | 4.98 |
| Wesley Matthews | IND | $4,300 | 21.08 | 4.90 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,300 | 20.82 | 4.84 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,000 | 33.53 | 4.79 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,500 | 45.31 | 4.77 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,500 | 33.56 | 4.47 |
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $5,000 | 29.19 | 5.84 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $6,200 | 28.52 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $5,000 | 29.19 | 5.84 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,300 | 21.96 | 5.11 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,100 | 20.84 | 5.08 |
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $3,800 | 18.50 | 4.87 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $8,600 | 36.66 | 4.26 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,600 | 35.37 | 4.65 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $8,200 | 33.79 | 4.12 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,600 | 32.10 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | MIN | $3,900 | 19.46 | 4.99 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,600 | 32.10 | 4.86 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,500 | 31.44 | 4.84 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,500 | 30.78 | 4.74 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,200 | 52.00 | 4.64 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,100 | 37.32 | 4.61 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,700 | 35.30 | 4.58 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,200 | 30.20 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,900 | 29.66 | 5.03 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $5,500 | 27.18 | 4.94 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,200 | 30.20 | 4.87 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $4,300 | 20.35 | 4.73 |
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.