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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 | Devin Booker |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | Jaylen Brown |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Ryan Anderson |
| PF | Tarik Black |
| C | Greg Monroe |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,700 | 42.26 | 4.36 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,300 | 38.46 | 4.63 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,900 | 27.70 | 3.11 |
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $4,000 | 19.23 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $4,000 | 19.23 | 4.81 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,300 | 38.46 | 4.63 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,700 | 42.26 | 4.36 |
| Mike James | PHO | $4,700 | 19.20 | 4.09 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 55.46 | 4.44 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,600 | 39.48 | 5.19 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 30.30 | 4.46 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,100 | 29.13 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,600 | 39.48 | 5.19 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,100 | 29.13 | 4.77 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 30.30 | 4.46 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 55.46 | 4.44 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 47.70 | 4.54 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,200 | 27.11 | 4.37 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $6,000 | 25.35 | 4.23 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $3,300 | 15.84 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $3,300 | 15.84 | 4.80 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 47.70 | 4.54 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,200 | 27.11 | 4.37 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $6,000 | 25.35 | 4.23 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 35.56 | 4.34 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,600 | 24.18 | 4.32 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,600 | 23.09 | 5.02 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,000 | 22.75 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,600 | 23.09 | 5.02 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,500 | 22.57 | 5.02 |
| Tarik Black | HOU | $3,300 | 16.15 | 4.89 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,000 | 22.75 | 4.55 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,400 | 36.13 | 4.88 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,500 | 34.63 | 4.62 |
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,800 | 24.07 | 5.01 |
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $3,700 | 18.99 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $3,700 | 18.99 | 5.13 |
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,800 | 24.07 | 5.01 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,400 | 36.13 | 4.88 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,500 | 34.63 | 4.62 |
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.