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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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SG | Andre Iguodala |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Jae Crowder |
| PF | Montrezl Harrell |
| PF | JaMychal Green |
| C | Rudy Gobert |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 275.74 |
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 | $10,000 | 45.22 | 4.52 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,100 | 35.54 | 4.39 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,400 | 31.70 | 4.28 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $5,500 | 25.41 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $5,500 | 25.41 | 4.62 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $5,300 | 24.34 | 4.59 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 45.22 | 4.52 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,100 | 35.54 | 4.39 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 58.73 | 4.98 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $9,200 | 40.44 | 4.40 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,500 | 35.01 | 4.67 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,700 | 31.94 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,800 | 23.93 | 4.99 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 58.73 | 4.98 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,500 | 22.36 | 4.97 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,700 | 31.94 | 4.77 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 45.90 | 4.37 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,500 | 34.34 | 4.58 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,700 | 24.68 | 4.33 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,700 | 22.52 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,700 | 22.52 | 4.79 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,500 | 34.34 | 4.58 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 45.90 | 4.37 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,700 | 24.68 | 4.33 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,400 | 35.43 | 4.22 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,200 | 32.15 | 4.47 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $7,100 | 24.84 | 3.50 |
| JaMychal Green | LAC | $4,200 | 20.27 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaMychal Green | LAC | $4,200 | 20.27 | 4.83 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,200 | 32.15 | 4.47 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,400 | 35.43 | 4.22 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $4,100 | 16.11 | 3.93 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,300 | 37.98 | 4.58 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,700 | 35.67 | 4.63 |
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $5,000 | 24.08 | 4.82 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $3,900 | 5.72 | 1.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $5,000 | 24.08 | 4.82 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,700 | 35.67 | 4.63 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,300 | 37.98 | 4.58 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $3,900 | 5.72 | 1.47 |
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.