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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 | Tyler Johnson |
| PG | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SG | D’Angelo Russell |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| SF | Taurean Prince |
| PF | Kelly Olynyk |
| PF | Rondae Hollis-Jefferson |
| C | Hassan Whiteside |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 304.21 |
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 | $9,500 | 45.06 | 4.74 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 44.56 | 4.46 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,800 | 35.19 | 4.51 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,000 | 32.65 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $3,900 | 23.83 | 6.11 |
| Mike James | PHO | $5,800 | 29.21 | 5.04 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,500 | 45.06 | 4.74 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,000 | 32.65 | 4.66 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,000 | 41.09 | 5.14 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,200 | 39.97 | 4.87 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,200 | 32.15 | 4.47 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,600 | 27.71 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $3,700 | 19.72 | 5.33 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,000 | 41.09 | 5.14 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,600 | 27.71 | 4.95 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,200 | 39.97 | 4.87 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 46.26 | 4.41 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $6,200 | 32.32 | 5.21 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,900 | 30.37 | 5.15 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $4,800 | 26.97 | 5.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $4,800 | 26.97 | 5.62 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $6,200 | 32.32 | 5.21 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,900 | 30.37 | 5.15 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $3,700 | 18.21 | 4.92 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,600 | 37.53 | 4.36 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $6,700 | 32.32 | 4.82 |
| John Collins | ATL | $5,800 | 27.83 | 4.80 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $6,400 | 26.91 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,100 | 23.31 | 5.69 |
| Luke Babbitt | ATL | $3,800 | 19.01 | 5.00 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,300 | 21.00 | 4.88 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $6,700 | 32.32 | 4.82 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,700 | 41.29 | 4.75 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,500 | 34.01 | 4.53 |
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,500 | 24.47 | 5.44 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHO | $4,900 | 23.90 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,500 | 24.47 | 5.44 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHO | $4,900 | 23.90 | 4.88 |
| JaVale McGee | GS | $3,100 | 15.03 | 4.85 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,700 | 41.29 | 4.75 |
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.