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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 | Jeremy Lin |
| SG | Andre Iguodala |
| SG | Kevin Huerter |
| SF | Gary Harris |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Montrezl Harrell |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Alex Len |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 285.12 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,000 | 39.82 | 4.42 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $7,400 | 31.00 | 4.19 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,500 | 29.73 | 3.96 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $6,000 | 26.14 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lin | ATL | $4,200 | 20.14 | 4.80 |
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $3,700 | 17.32 | 4.68 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,000 | 39.82 | 4.42 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $4,800 | 20.95 | 4.36 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 52.42 | 4.48 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,900 | 40.75 | 4.58 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,500 | 33.54 | 4.47 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,800 | 29.80 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $3,900 | 20.90 | 5.36 |
| Kevin Huerter | ATL | $3,500 | 18.40 | 5.26 |
| Monte Morris | DEN | $5,200 | 26.71 | 5.14 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,000 | 23.76 | 4.75 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,800 | 53.40 | 4.53 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $7,000 | 30.87 | 4.41 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,500 | 30.30 | 4.66 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,600 | 25.56 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $4,800 | 23.94 | 4.99 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,500 | 30.30 | 4.66 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,600 | 25.56 | 4.56 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,800 | 53.40 | 4.53 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 40.38 | 4.81 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,300 | 37.43 | 4.51 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,500 | 34.35 | 4.58 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,200 | 27.39 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 40.38 | 4.81 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,500 | 34.35 | 4.58 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,300 | 37.43 | 4.51 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,200 | 27.39 | 4.42 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,700 | 44.61 | 4.60 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,100 | 36.91 | 4.56 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $4,700 | 26.86 | 5.71 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,900 | 17.40 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | ATL | $4,700 | 26.86 | 5.71 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $3,700 | 17.22 | 4.65 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,700 | 44.61 | 4.60 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,100 | 36.91 | 4.56 |
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.