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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 | Dennis Schroder |
| SG | JJ Redick |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| PF | Jayson Tatum |
| C | Al Horford |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 294.67 |
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 |
| Markelle Fultz | PHI | $5,700 | 21.79 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,100 | 21.68 | 5.29 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,600 | 49.18 | 5.12 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,400 | 34.91 | 4.16 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,000 | 40.18 | 4.02 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $6,100 | 33.79 | 5.54 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,900 | 29.50 | 5.00 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 25.96 | 3.82 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,700 | 24.89 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $6,100 | 33.79 | 5.54 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,900 | 29.50 | 5.00 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,300 | 20.50 | 4.77 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,100 | 23.98 | 4.70 |
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 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,500 | 23.57 | 3.63 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $7,400 | 23.30 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $9,000 | 40.89 | 4.54 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,600 | 46.94 | 4.43 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,500 | 23.57 | 3.63 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $7,400 | 23.30 | 3.15 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 36.20 | 4.53 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,400 | 36.04 | 5.63 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,200 | 31.36 | 5.06 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,500 | 21.05 | 4.68 |
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 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,500 | 21.05 | 4.68 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 36.20 | 4.53 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,400 | 46.18 | 4.44 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 34.18 | 4.88 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,900 | 32.81 | 4.76 |
| Nerlens Noel | OKC | $4,000 | 18.86 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 34.18 | 4.88 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,900 | 32.81 | 4.76 |
| Nerlens Noel | OKC | $4,000 | 18.86 | 4.72 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,400 | 46.18 | 4.44 |
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.