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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 | Ben Simmons |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Nemanja Bjelica |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| PF | Tobias Harris |
| C | Moritz Wagner |
| Salary | $59,500 |
| Expected Points | 294.55 |
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 | $9,400 | 44.18 | 4.70 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 44.13 | 4.64 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $8,000 | 35.62 | 4.45 |
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $7,500 | 35.37 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $7,500 | 35.37 | 4.72 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,400 | 44.18 | 4.70 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 44.13 | 4.64 |
| Alex Caruso | LAL | $5,200 | 24.00 | 4.62 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 34.82 | 5.05 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,700 | 34.28 | 4.45 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,100 | 31.67 | 4.46 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $6,500 | 29.27 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Brown | MIL | $4,100 | 21.10 | 5.15 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 34.82 | 5.05 |
| David Nwaba | CLE | $3,500 | 16.50 | 4.71 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $6,500 | 29.27 | 4.50 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,200 | 51.57 | 4.23 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 44.42 | 4.53 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAC | $5,000 | 27.15 | 5.43 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $5,800 | 26.50 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $3,700 | 23.80 | 6.43 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAC | $5,000 | 27.15 | 5.43 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $5,800 | 26.50 | 4.57 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 44.42 | 4.53 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,000 | 35.08 | 5.01 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,100 | 32.31 | 4.55 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $7,400 | 32.21 | 4.35 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $7,500 | 31.78 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Scott | PHI | $3,500 | 17.95 | 5.13 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,000 | 35.08 | 5.01 |
| Marquese Chriss | CLE | $3,500 | 17.45 | 4.99 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,100 | 32.31 | 4.55 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,600 | 49.59 | 4.28 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $9,200 | 41.94 | 4.56 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $7,900 | 37.39 | 4.73 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,600 | 30.15 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Wagner | LAL | $3,800 | 21.41 | 5.64 |
| Ante Zizic | CLE | $4,300 | 22.16 | 5.15 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $7,900 | 37.39 | 4.73 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,600 | 26.36 | 4.71 |
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.