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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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
| PG | Chris Paul |
| SG | Dennis Schroder |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Danilo Gallinari |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Jayson Tatum |
| PF | Montrezl Harrell |
| C | Jordan Bell |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 290.72 |
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 | $10,700 | 48.86 | 4.57 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,800 | 42.90 | 4.38 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,300 | 40.09 | 4.83 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,500 | 35.46 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $4,000 | 20.52 | 5.13 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,000 | 20.35 | 5.09 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,300 | 40.09 | 4.83 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,700 | 48.86 | 4.57 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 51.48 | 4.48 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $7,000 | 36.85 | 5.26 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,200 | 36.58 | 4.46 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 35.70 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $7,000 | 36.85 | 5.26 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 35.70 | 4.76 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $4,500 | 21.10 | 4.69 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 29.96 | 4.61 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,500 | 53.00 | 4.24 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 49.40 | 4.57 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,500 | 44.25 | 4.21 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,700 | 28.70 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfonzo McKinnie | GS | $3,800 | 18.20 | 4.79 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 49.40 | 4.57 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,400 | 24.19 | 4.48 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,600 | 20.60 | 4.48 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,800 | 34.54 | 4.43 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,400 | 30.00 | 4.69 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $5,800 | 27.85 | 4.80 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,600 | 24.65 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,900 | 19.30 | 4.95 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $5,800 | 27.85 | 4.80 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,400 | 30.00 | 4.69 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,100 | 23.27 | 4.56 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,100 | 37.39 | 4.62 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,500 | 35.78 | 4.77 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,900 | 35.67 | 4.52 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,800 | 35.38 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Bell | GS | $3,500 | 21.61 | 6.17 |
| Boban Marjanovic | LAC | $5,400 | 26.58 | 4.92 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,500 | 35.78 | 4.77 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 32.56 | 4.65 |
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.