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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 | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SF | Evan Fournier |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| PF | Michael Beasley |
| PF | Kyle Kuzma |
| C | Aron Baynes |
| Salary | $57,500 |
| Expected Points | 296.11 |
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 | $8,900 | 46.29 | 5.20 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 46.25 | 4.87 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,400 | 34.77 | 4.70 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,100 | 33.84 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,900 | 46.29 | 5.20 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 46.25 | 4.87 |
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $4,400 | 21.33 | 4.85 |
| Shelvin Mack | ORL | $3,600 | 17.36 | 4.82 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,300 | 36.04 | 4.94 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,900 | 35.20 | 5.10 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,200 | 34.71 | 4.82 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,000 | 31.71 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,000 | 31.71 | 5.29 |
| Jamal Crawford | MIN | $3,300 | 17.37 | 5.26 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,900 | 31.06 | 5.26 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,900 | 35.20 | 5.10 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,700 | 33.91 | 4.40 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,000 | 29.99 | 5.00 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $6,100 | 29.29 | 4.80 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,500 | 27.94 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $3,000 | 18.08 | 6.03 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,100 | 21.82 | 5.32 |
| Lance Thomas | NYK | $3,000 | 15.93 | 5.31 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $3,300 | 16.97 | 5.14 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 38.79 | 4.73 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,800 | 34.75 | 4.45 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,900 | 32.38 | 4.69 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,300 | 31.35 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $3,000 | 19.68 | 6.56 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,100 | 24.02 | 5.86 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $3,800 | 19.64 | 5.17 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,700 | 29.09 | 5.10 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,400 | 45.55 | 4.85 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,700 | 42.76 | 4.41 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $9,000 | 38.23 | 4.25 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,500 | 37.77 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,500 | 22.02 | 6.29 |
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,700 | 28.65 | 6.10 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $4,100 | 20.69 | 5.05 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,500 | 37.77 | 5.04 |
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.