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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 | Lonzo Ball |
| PG | Stephen Curry |
| SG | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| SG | Danny Green |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Evan Turner |
| PF | Noah Vonleh |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Jusuf Nurkic |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 295.63 |
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 | $9,800 | 45.41 | 4.63 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 45.29 | 4.77 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,000 | 33.21 | 4.74 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $4,600 | 21.87 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 45.29 | 4.77 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $4,600 | 21.87 | 4.75 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,000 | 33.21 | 4.74 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,800 | 45.41 | 4.63 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $8,000 | 37.46 | 0.00 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 31.01 | 4.56 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $5,000 | 27.67 | 5.53 |
| Danny Green | SAS | $5,000 | 25.20 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $5,000 | 27.67 | 5.53 |
| Danny Green | SAS | $5,000 | 25.20 | 5.04 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 31.01 | 4.56 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $3,900 | 16.50 | 4.23 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,900 | 47.82 | 4.83 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $5,900 | 28.09 | 4.76 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,300 | 24.32 | 4.59 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,900 | 24.04 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,900 | 24.04 | 4.91 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,900 | 47.82 | 4.83 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $4,800 | 22.86 | 4.76 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $5,900 | 28.09 | 4.76 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 41.82 | 5.16 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 35.53 | 4.61 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $5,200 | 26.44 | 5.08 |
| Ed Davis | POR | $4,600 | 21.93 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Vonleh | POR | $3,100 | 17.61 | 5.68 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 41.82 | 5.16 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $5,200 | 26.44 | 5.08 |
| Ed Davis | POR | $4,600 | 21.93 | 4.77 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,400 | 32.97 | 4.45 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $5,300 | 25.60 | 4.83 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $6,100 | 23.59 | 3.87 |
| Zaza Pachulia | GS | $3,000 | 10.07 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $5,300 | 25.60 | 4.83 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,400 | 32.97 | 4.45 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $6,100 | 23.59 | 3.87 |
| Zaza Pachulia | GS | $3,000 | 10.07 | 3.36 |
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.