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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 | Terry Rozier |
| PG | Stephen Curry |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Jayson Tatum |
| SF | Gerald Green |
| PF | Jeff Green |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| C | Al Horford |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 275.23 |
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 | 43.55 | 4.49 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,900 | 34.09 | 4.31 |
| George Hill | CLE | $5,300 | 23.06 | 4.35 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,300 | 8.83 | 0.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,700 | 43.55 | 4.49 |
| George Hill | CLE | $5,300 | 23.06 | 4.35 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,900 | 34.09 | 4.31 |
| Shaun Livingston | GS | $3,300 | 6.99 | 2.12 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 55.39 | 4.82 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,700 | 28.37 | 4.23 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 27.11 | 4.17 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,700 | 26.80 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,800 | 25.93 | 5.40 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 55.39 | 4.82 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,700 | 26.80 | 4.70 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,700 | 28.37 | 4.23 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $13,700 | 63.49 | 4.63 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 43.47 | 4.06 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $7,000 | 28.05 | 4.01 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,800 | 17.02 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $13,700 | 63.49 | 4.63 |
| Gerald Green | HOU | $3,000 | 12.75 | 4.25 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 43.47 | 4.06 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $7,000 | 28.05 | 4.01 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,700 | 39.64 | 4.56 |
| Jeff Green | CLE | $3,700 | 21.27 | 5.75 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $4,800 | 20.86 | 4.35 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,600 | 18.95 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Green | CLE | $3,700 | 21.27 | 5.75 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,700 | 39.64 | 4.56 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $4,800 | 20.86 | 4.35 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $4,000 | 14.58 | 3.65 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,400 | 33.34 | 4.50 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,000 | 28.20 | 3.53 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $4,500 | 16.50 | 3.67 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,800 | 15.91 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,400 | 33.34 | 4.50 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $4,500 | 16.50 | 3.67 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,000 | 28.20 | 3.53 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,800 | 15.91 | 3.31 |
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.