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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 | Trey Burke |
| SG | Dennis Schroder |
| SG | Allonzo Trier |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| PF | Jayson Tatum |
| C | Enes Kanter |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 303.12 |
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 | 46.63 | 4.86 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,800 | 36.69 | 4.17 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $7,000 | 33.69 | 4.81 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,200 | 33.57 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,700 | 25.41 | 5.41 |
| Trey Burke | NYK | $5,800 | 28.67 | 4.94 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,300 | 30.94 | 4.91 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,600 | 46.63 | 4.86 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $7,000 | 38.54 | 5.51 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,100 | 38.36 | 4.74 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,500 | 37.09 | 3.90 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,400 | 36.43 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $7,000 | 38.54 | 5.51 |
| Allonzo Trier | NYK | $3,900 | 20.83 | 5.34 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,300 | 26.35 | 4.97 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,900 | 29.10 | 4.93 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 50.78 | 4.98 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 49.36 | 4.18 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,400 | 44.49 | 4.73 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,200 | 42.36 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 50.78 | 4.98 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $5,000 | 24.91 | 4.98 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,300 | 30.90 | 4.90 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $4,500 | 21.89 | 4.86 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $13,300 | 61.22 | 4.60 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,400 | 37.49 | 4.46 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,000 | 36.81 | 4.60 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,100 | 35.15 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $4,000 | 21.08 | 5.27 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,400 | 32.58 | 5.09 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,100 | 25.80 | 5.06 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $4,100 | 20.08 | 4.90 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,100 | 37.86 | 3.75 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,300 | 37.58 | 4.53 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,500 | 36.02 | 4.80 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,000 | 35.95 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,500 | 36.02 | 4.80 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,400 | 34.85 | 4.71 |
| Marcin Gortat | LAC | $4,300 | 20.24 | 4.71 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,300 | 37.58 | 4.53 |
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.