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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 | Chris Paul |
| PG | Kemba Walker |
| SG | Andre Iguodala |
| SG | Jeremy Lamb |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Nicolas Batum |
| PF | Kevon Looney |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| C | Tristan Thompson |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 289.6 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,000 | 42.78 | 4.75 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,800 | 41.08 | 4.67 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $7,500 | 32.42 | 4.32 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,300 | 30.14 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lin | ATL | $4,000 | 19.54 | 4.89 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,000 | 42.78 | 4.75 |
| Collin Sexton | CLE | $5,700 | 26.77 | 4.70 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,800 | 41.08 | 4.67 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 53.02 | 4.61 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,100 | 32.91 | 4.64 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $6,600 | 31.16 | 4.72 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $6,900 | 29.83 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $5,700 | 27.79 | 4.88 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,100 | 24.42 | 4.79 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $6,600 | 31.16 | 4.72 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,100 | 32.91 | 4.64 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,800 | 55.67 | 4.72 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $6,600 | 28.25 | 4.28 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $5,900 | 28.10 | 4.76 |
| Rodney Hood | CLE | $5,400 | 24.62 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $5,900 | 28.10 | 4.76 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,800 | 55.67 | 4.72 |
| Rodney Hood | CLE | $5,400 | 24.62 | 4.56 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $6,600 | 28.25 | 4.28 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,900 | 30.74 | 5.21 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,200 | 28.29 | 4.56 |
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $5,100 | 21.75 | 4.26 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,700 | 19.66 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,700 | 19.66 | 5.31 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,900 | 30.74 | 5.21 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,200 | 28.29 | 4.56 |
| Omari Spellman | ATL | $4,400 | 19.53 | 4.44 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,700 | 44.79 | 4.62 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,000 | 35.18 | 4.40 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $6,100 | 29.96 | 4.91 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $5,000 | 23.84 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $6,100 | 29.96 | 4.91 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,600 | 22.02 | 4.79 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $5,000 | 23.84 | 4.77 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,700 | 44.79 | 4.62 |
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.