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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 | Fred VanVleet |
| PG | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | Nick Young |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Kevin Love |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| C | Tristan Thompson |
| Salary | $59,500 |
| Expected Points | 284.51 |
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 | $9,000 | 40.00 | 4.44 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,300 | 38.90 | 4.69 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $7,400 | 35.07 | 4.74 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $5,300 | 21.23 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $2,500 | 13.70 | 5.48 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $7,400 | 35.07 | 4.74 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,300 | 38.90 | 4.69 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 40.00 | 4.44 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,400 | 38.99 | 4.64 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 38.98 | 4.59 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 31.13 | 4.58 |
| J.R. Smith | CLE | $4,000 | 19.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Young | GS | $2,000 | 11.09 | 5.55 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,400 | 38.99 | 4.64 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 38.98 | 4.59 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 31.13 | 4.58 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $13,000 | 61.87 | 4.76 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 47.53 | 4.53 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,600 | 18.99 | 4.13 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,300 | 18.03 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $13,000 | 61.87 | 4.76 |
| OG Anunoby | TOR | $2,500 | 11.71 | 4.68 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 47.53 | 4.53 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,300 | 18.03 | 4.19 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,800 | 39.72 | 4.51 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,400 | 35.63 | 4.81 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,300 | 29.19 | 4.63 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $4,700 | 22.97 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $4,700 | 22.97 | 4.89 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,400 | 35.63 | 4.81 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,300 | 29.19 | 4.63 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,800 | 39.72 | 4.51 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,700 | 58.39 | 4.60 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $6,500 | 28.68 | 4.41 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $3,600 | 13.48 | 3.74 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $2,000 | 11.44 | 5.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $2,000 | 11.44 | 5.72 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,700 | 58.39 | 4.60 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $6,500 | 28.68 | 4.41 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $3,600 | 13.48 | 3.74 |
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.