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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 | George Hill |
| PG | Chris Paul |
| SG | Marcus Smart |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | John Holland |
| SF | Andre Iguodala |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| PF | Marcus Morris |
| C | Al Horford |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 266.85 |
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 | 41.99 | 4.28 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,100 | 40.62 | 4.46 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $8,500 | 30.20 | 3.55 |
| George Hill | CLE | $4,700 | 20.66 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,100 | 40.62 | 4.46 |
| George Hill | CLE | $4,700 | 20.66 | 4.40 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 41.99 | 4.28 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $8,500 | 30.20 | 3.55 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 57.10 | 4.88 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 29.02 | 4.27 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,700 | 28.01 | 4.18 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,400 | 26.49 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,400 | 26.49 | 4.90 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 57.10 | 4.88 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 29.02 | 4.27 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,700 | 28.01 | 4.18 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $13,600 | 59.30 | 4.36 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 46.72 | 4.33 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $7,300 | 31.76 | 4.35 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,800 | 22.17 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,800 | 22.17 | 4.62 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $13,600 | 59.30 | 4.36 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $7,300 | 31.76 | 4.35 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 46.72 | 4.33 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $9,000 | 42.54 | 4.73 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,300 | 34.52 | 4.16 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,500 | 21.30 | 3.87 |
| Jeff Green | CLE | $4,700 | 18.74 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $9,000 | 42.54 | 4.73 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,300 | 34.52 | 4.16 |
| Jeff Green | CLE | $4,700 | 18.74 | 3.99 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,500 | 21.30 | 3.87 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $9,400 | 39.84 | 4.24 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,600 | 35.97 | 4.73 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $4,400 | 13.86 | 3.15 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $3,900 | 11.19 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,600 | 35.97 | 4.73 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $9,400 | 39.84 | 4.24 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $4,400 | 13.86 | 3.15 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $3,900 | 11.19 | 2.87 |
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.