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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 | Trae Young |
| PG | Jamal Murray |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SG | Gary Harris |
| SF | Gerald Green |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| PF | Kevin Love |
| C | Clint Capela |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 301.87 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,500 | 50.76 | 4.06 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 46.00 | 4.69 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $6,100 | 31.74 | 5.20 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $5,800 | 30.13 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $6,100 | 31.74 | 5.20 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $5,800 | 30.13 | 5.19 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 46.00 | 4.69 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $6,600 | 29.55 | 4.48 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 56.95 | 4.87 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $6,000 | 30.58 | 5.10 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,500 | 29.27 | 4.50 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,700 | 28.85 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Harris | DEN | $6,000 | 30.58 | 5.10 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,700 | 28.85 | 5.06 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 56.95 | 4.87 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $4,500 | 21.68 | 4.82 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,400 | 49.68 | 4.78 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,200 | 38.69 | 4.20 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $7,200 | 34.34 | 4.77 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $6,700 | 30.04 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | HOU | $3,700 | 19.13 | 5.17 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,400 | 49.68 | 4.78 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $7,200 | 34.34 | 4.77 |
| James Ennis III | HOU | $3,700 | 16.94 | 4.58 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,100 | 41.04 | 5.07 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,400 | 37.11 | 5.01 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,200 | 36.16 | 4.41 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $7,300 | 31.76 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,100 | 41.04 | 5.07 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,400 | 37.11 | 5.01 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $4,200 | 20.56 | 4.89 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,200 | 36.16 | 4.41 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,600 | 46.43 | 4.84 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,500 | 34.22 | 4.56 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,800 | 33.61 | 4.94 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $7,600 | 32.48 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,800 | 33.61 | 4.94 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,600 | 46.43 | 4.84 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,500 | 34.22 | 4.56 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,400 | 19.75 | 4.49 |
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.