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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 | Spencer Dinwiddie |
| PG | Jamal Murray |
| SG | Andre Iguodala |
| SG | D’Angelo Russell |
| SF | Rudy Gay |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| PF | Tobias Harris |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 296.51 |
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 | $10,400 | 46.85 | 4.50 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,900 | 42.18 | 4.26 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,600 | 34.58 | 4.55 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $5,800 | 27.80 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $4,900 | 27.53 | 5.62 |
| Derrick White | SAS | $5,400 | 27.09 | 5.02 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $5,800 | 27.80 | 4.79 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $5,300 | 24.26 | 4.58 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,100 | 41.33 | 4.54 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,000 | 38.95 | 4.87 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,200 | 38.47 | 4.69 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,700 | 38.44 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,200 | 22.46 | 5.35 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 32.28 | 4.97 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,000 | 38.95 | 4.87 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $5,600 | 26.44 | 4.72 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 45.45 | 4.64 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,900 | 36.05 | 4.56 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $4,900 | 26.25 | 5.36 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,500 | 24.61 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $4,900 | 26.25 | 5.36 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,500 | 23.23 | 5.16 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,500 | 22.00 | 4.89 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 45.45 | 4.64 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,300 | 40.62 | 4.89 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $8,000 | 37.30 | 4.66 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,800 | 35.79 | 4.07 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,800 | 33.01 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,000 | 29.82 | 4.97 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,300 | 40.62 | 4.89 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,800 | 33.01 | 4.85 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $8,000 | 37.30 | 4.66 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,700 | 49.88 | 4.66 |
| Boban Marjanovic | PHI | $5,800 | 25.99 | 4.48 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,200 | 24.23 | 4.66 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $4,600 | 20.99 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,200 | 24.23 | 4.66 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,700 | 49.88 | 4.66 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $4,600 | 20.99 | 4.56 |
| Boban Marjanovic | PHI | $5,800 | 25.99 | 4.48 |
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.