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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 | Kyrie Irving |
| PG | Stephen Curry |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Gordon Hayward |
| SF | Nikola Mirotic |
| PF | Ersan Ilyasova |
| PF | Kevon Looney |
| C | Brook Lopez |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 282.37 |
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 | $9,800 | 46.71 | 4.77 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,700 | 42.58 | 4.89 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,200 | 37.13 | 4.53 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,200 | 28.97 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,700 | 42.58 | 4.89 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,800 | 46.71 | 4.77 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,200 | 28.97 | 4.67 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,200 | 37.13 | 4.53 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 59.79 | 5.07 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,400 | 35.87 | 4.85 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 35.76 | 5.11 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $6,200 | 26.86 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 35.76 | 5.11 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 59.79 | 5.07 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,400 | 35.87 | 4.85 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $6,200 | 26.86 | 4.33 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,500 | 60.57 | 4.85 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,000 | 53.31 | 4.85 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,100 | 26.57 | 4.36 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,000 | 22.30 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $4,500 | 21.95 | 4.88 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,500 | 60.57 | 4.85 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,000 | 53.31 | 4.85 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,000 | 22.30 | 4.46 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $9,000 | 40.00 | 4.44 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $7,600 | 30.82 | 4.05 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $6,500 | 24.01 | 3.69 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,700 | 15.44 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $9,000 | 40.00 | 4.44 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,700 | 15.44 | 4.17 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $7,600 | 30.82 | 4.05 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $6,500 | 24.01 | 3.69 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,500 | 37.56 | 5.01 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,000 | 30.06 | 4.29 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,700 | 23.84 | 5.07 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,500 | 11.36 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,700 | 23.84 | 5.07 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,500 | 37.56 | 5.01 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,000 | 30.06 | 4.29 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,500 | 11.36 | 3.25 |
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.