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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 | Fred VanVleet |
| PG | Damian Lillard |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Will Barton |
| SF | JJ Redick |
| PF | Kevon Looney |
| PF | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 278.43 |
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 | $9,700 | 45.73 | 4.71 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 42.26 | 4.70 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,300 | 36.17 | 4.36 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,400 | 34.24 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 45.73 | 4.71 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 42.26 | 4.70 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,400 | 34.24 | 4.63 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,300 | 36.17 | 4.36 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 57.15 | 5.10 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,900 | 38.38 | 4.31 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,100 | 35.06 | 4.94 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 32.19 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 57.15 | 5.10 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 32.19 | 4.95 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,100 | 35.06 | 4.94 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $5,000 | 22.24 | 4.45 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 48.70 | 4.64 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,000 | 46.69 | 4.67 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $4,500 | 19.37 | 4.30 |
| James Ennis III | PHI | $4,700 | 14.71 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,000 | 46.69 | 4.67 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 48.70 | 4.64 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $4,500 | 19.37 | 4.30 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $4,000 | 14.26 | 3.57 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 36.44 | 4.44 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,600 | 33.20 | 4.37 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,500 | 25.38 | 2.99 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,300 | 24.79 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,300 | 24.79 | 4.68 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 36.44 | 4.44 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,600 | 33.20 | 4.37 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,900 | 14.20 | 3.64 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,600 | 57.97 | 5.47 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,500 | 41.95 | 3.65 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,500 | 31.19 | 4.16 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $7,600 | 28.72 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,600 | 57.97 | 5.47 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,600 | 23.41 | 4.18 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,500 | 31.19 | 4.16 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $7,600 | 28.72 | 3.78 |
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.