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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 | Chris Paul |
| PG | Stephen Curry |
| SG | Jaylen Brown |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | P.J. Tucker |
| SF | Trevor Ariza |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| PF | Kevon Looney |
| C | Aron Baynes |
| Salary | $59,100 |
| Expected Points | 289.21 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,300 | 47.13 | 5.07 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,700 | 46.72 | 4.82 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,200 | 30.69 | 4.26 |
| George Hill | CLE | $4,500 | 17.53 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,300 | 47.13 | 5.07 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,700 | 46.72 | 4.82 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,200 | 30.69 | 4.26 |
| George Hill | CLE | $4,500 | 17.53 | 3.90 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 59.02 | 5.13 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,700 | 36.57 | 5.46 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 31.63 | 4.65 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,700 | 27.43 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,700 | 36.57 | 5.46 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 59.02 | 5.13 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,700 | 27.43 | 4.81 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 31.63 | 4.65 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $13,500 | 61.44 | 4.55 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 49.83 | 4.61 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,700 | 23.11 | 3.45 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $5,000 | 21.86 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 49.83 | 4.61 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $13,500 | 61.44 | 4.55 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,700 | 20.79 | 4.42 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,700 | 23.11 | 3.45 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,700 | 42.92 | 4.93 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,800 | 33.91 | 4.35 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $6,000 | 19.62 | 3.27 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,900 | 19.35 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,900 | 19.35 | 4.96 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,700 | 42.92 | 4.93 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $3,800 | 17.51 | 4.61 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,800 | 33.91 | 4.35 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,400 | 34.28 | 4.08 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,000 | 33.70 | 4.21 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $4,500 | 20.26 | 4.50 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,400 | 18.44 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $4,500 | 20.26 | 4.50 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,000 | 33.70 | 4.21 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,400 | 18.44 | 4.19 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,400 | 34.28 | 4.08 |
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.