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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 | Chris Paul |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Nikola Mirotic |
| SF | Gordon Hayward |
| PF | Jayson Tatum |
| PF | Marcus Morris |
| C | Al Horford |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 292.24 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,400 | 45.53 | 4.84 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,900 | 43.84 | 4.93 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,300 | 41.14 | 4.96 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,600 | 30.62 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,300 | 41.14 | 4.96 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,900 | 43.84 | 4.93 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,400 | 45.53 | 4.84 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,600 | 30.62 | 4.64 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 55.97 | 4.87 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 35.47 | 4.73 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,100 | 34.56 | 4.87 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $6,000 | 27.87 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,100 | 34.56 | 4.87 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 55.97 | 4.87 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,600 | 26.82 | 4.79 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 35.47 | 4.73 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 57.69 | 4.89 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,000 | 51.40 | 4.67 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,400 | 26.43 | 4.90 |
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $4,700 | 25.43 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $4,700 | 25.43 | 5.41 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,400 | 26.43 | 4.90 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 57.69 | 4.89 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,000 | 51.40 | 4.67 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,600 | 37.35 | 4.34 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $7,000 | 30.56 | 4.37 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,900 | 25.93 | 4.39 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,900 | 14.82 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,900 | 25.93 | 4.39 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $7,000 | 30.56 | 4.37 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,600 | 37.35 | 4.34 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,900 | 14.82 | 3.80 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,800 | 37.53 | 5.52 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,400 | 36.61 | 4.95 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,000 | 26.86 | 5.37 |
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $3,800 | 5.94 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,800 | 37.53 | 5.52 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,000 | 26.86 | 5.37 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,400 | 36.61 | 4.95 |
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $3,800 | 5.94 | 1.56 |
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.