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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 | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | Alec Burks |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | E’Twaun Moore |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| PF | Kevon Looney |
| C | Rudy Gobert |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 289.84 |
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 | 44.58 | 4.60 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,800 | 39.09 | 4.44 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $7,500 | 37.21 | 4.96 |
| Dante Exum | UTA | $3,000 | 10.20 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $7,500 | 37.21 | 4.96 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,700 | 44.58 | 4.60 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,800 | 39.09 | 4.44 |
| Dante Exum | UTA | $3,000 | 10.20 | 3.40 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 58.03 | 4.64 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,000 | 41.49 | 4.61 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,900 | 39.97 | 4.49 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,700 | 30.06 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Burks | UTA | $4,000 | 20.54 | 5.13 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,000 | 23.98 | 4.80 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 58.03 | 4.64 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,000 | 41.49 | 4.61 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,600 | 51.04 | 4.81 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,700 | 29.63 | 4.42 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,600 | 20.34 | 4.42 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,500 | 20.25 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,600 | 51.04 | 4.81 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,500 | 20.25 | 4.50 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,700 | 29.63 | 4.42 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,600 | 20.34 | 4.42 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,900 | 59.21 | 4.59 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $9,000 | 41.74 | 4.64 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,200 | 36.94 | 5.13 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,800 | 25.63 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,200 | 36.94 | 5.13 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,600 | 18.19 | 5.05 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $5,000 | 24.52 | 4.90 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $9,000 | 41.74 | 4.64 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,900 | 40.49 | 4.55 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,900 | 37.11 | 4.70 |
| JaVale McGee | GS | $3,500 | 12.11 | 3.46 |
| Emeka Okafor | NOP | $2,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,900 | 37.11 | 4.70 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,900 | 40.49 | 4.55 |
| JaVale McGee | GS | $3,500 | 12.11 | 3.46 |
| Emeka Okafor | NOP | $2,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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.