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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 |
| SG | Jaylen Brown |
| SF | Dario Saric |
| PF | Al Horford |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Dennis Schroder |
| F | Paul George |
| Util | Will Cherry |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 326.4 |
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 | $9,600 | 49.18 | 5.12 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,000 | 40.18 | 4.02 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,400 | 34.91 | 4.16 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $6,100 | 33.79 | 5.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,600 | 49.18 | 5.12 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,700 | 24.89 | 4.37 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $6,100 | 33.79 | 5.54 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,000 | 40.18 | 4.02 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,900 | 29.50 | 5.00 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 25.96 | 3.82 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,100 | 23.98 | 4.70 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $7,400 | 23.30 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,900 | 29.50 | 5.00 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,100 | 23.98 | 4.70 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,300 | 20.50 | 4.77 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 25.96 | 3.82 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,600 | 46.94 | 4.43 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,000 | 40.89 | 4.54 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,400 | 36.04 | 5.63 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,200 | 31.36 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,400 | 36.04 | 5.63 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,200 | 31.36 | 5.06 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,600 | 46.94 | 4.43 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,500 | 21.05 | 4.68 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 36.20 | 4.53 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 34.18 | 4.88 |
| Jordan Bell | GS | $5,400 | 14.02 | 2.60 |
| Patrick Patterson | OKC | $3,500 | 12.12 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 34.18 | 4.88 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 36.20 | 4.53 |
| Patrick Patterson | OKC | $3,500 | 12.12 | 3.46 |
| Jordan Bell | GS | $5,400 | 14.02 | 2.60 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,400 | 46.18 | 4.44 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,900 | 32.81 | 4.76 |
| Nerlens Noel | OKC | $4,000 | 18.86 | 4.72 |
| Damian Jones | GS | $4,000 | 7.60 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,400 | 46.18 | 4.44 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,900 | 32.81 | 4.76 |
| Nerlens Noel | OKC | $4,000 | 18.86 | 4.72 |
| Damian Jones | GS | $4,000 | 7.60 | 1.90 |
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.