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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 | Spencer Dinwiddie |
| PG | Stephen Curry |
| SG | Gary Harris |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Joe Harris |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| C | Pau Gasol |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 309.48 |
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 | $9,800 | 52.15 | 5.32 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $10,200 | 46.80 | 4.59 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,900 | 39.79 | 5.04 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $7,500 | 37.22 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 52.15 | 5.32 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,000 | 30.51 | 5.08 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,900 | 39.79 | 5.04 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $4,800 | 24.15 | 5.03 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,400 | 44.75 | 4.76 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,100 | 42.88 | 4.71 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,300 | 40.10 | 4.83 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $8,000 | 36.72 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $3,500 | 18.04 | 5.15 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 33.42 | 4.91 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,700 | 27.95 | 4.90 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,400 | 31.35 | 4.90 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,400 | 55.95 | 4.91 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 53.53 | 4.82 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,700 | 44.84 | 4.62 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $5,700 | 26.71 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Harris | BKN | $3,700 | 21.05 | 5.69 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $4,500 | 23.53 | 5.23 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,300 | 21.90 | 5.09 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,800 | 23.67 | 4.93 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,900 | 50.45 | 4.63 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,700 | 42.42 | 4.88 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,300 | 41.93 | 5.05 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,900 | 32.07 | 5.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,500 | 25.05 | 5.57 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,900 | 32.07 | 5.44 |
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $3,500 | 17.81 | 5.09 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,200 | 31.52 | 5.08 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,900 | 51.42 | 4.72 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,600 | 45.27 | 4.72 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,900 | 42.61 | 4.79 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,800 | 40.02 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,600 | 29.11 | 5.20 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,400 | 36.04 | 4.87 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,900 | 42.61 | 4.79 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,900 | 32.85 | 4.76 |
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.