For full value reports and bulk linuep optimzers, check out FantasyPlus from Sports from the Basement.
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 | Darren Collison |
| PG | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SG | Evan Fournier |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Jaylen Brown |
| PF | Markieff Morris |
| PF | Ersan Ilyasova |
| C | Al Horford |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 302.83 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,000 | 53.75 | 4.48 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 43.69 | 4.60 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,700 | 42.27 | 4.86 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,300 | 38.01 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,400 | 31.03 | 5.75 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $3,800 | 20.19 | 5.31 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,600 | 33.28 | 5.04 |
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $3,500 | 17.40 | 4.97 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,900 | 44.19 | 4.46 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,100 | 39.82 | 4.92 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,500 | 32.52 | 5.00 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $6,200 | 31.64 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $6,200 | 31.64 | 5.10 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,500 | 32.52 | 5.00 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,100 | 39.82 | 4.92 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,400 | 31.32 | 4.89 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 49.47 | 4.71 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,000 | 41.36 | 4.60 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,200 | 37.27 | 4.54 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $6,700 | 31.54 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,600 | 28.15 | 5.03 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,300 | 25.87 | 4.88 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,800 | 22.96 | 4.78 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,800 | 22.66 | 4.72 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 35.46 | 4.60 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,800 | 33.43 | 4.29 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,500 | 31.49 | 4.84 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,300 | 29.13 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,000 | 27.53 | 5.51 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $4,100 | 22.19 | 5.41 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,400 | 22.19 | 5.04 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,000 | 24.98 | 5.00 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,800 | 49.24 | 4.56 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,600 | 43.84 | 4.57 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,600 | 42.60 | 4.44 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $9,900 | 41.47 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $3,700 | 19.30 | 5.22 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,700 | 33.01 | 4.93 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $3,900 | 18.36 | 4.71 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,300 | 34.35 | 4.70 |
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.