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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 | Kemba Walker |
| PG | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | Marcus Smart |
| SG | Alec Burks |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Jonathon Simmons |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| PF | Markieff Morris |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 303.86 |
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 | $9,200 | 43.79 | 4.76 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,300 | 42.96 | 4.62 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,000 | 42.91 | 4.77 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,400 | 34.54 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Mills | SAS | $3,700 | 18.54 | 5.01 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $3,800 | 19.06 | 5.01 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,500 | 32.18 | 4.95 |
| Ryan Arcidiacono | CHI | $4,100 | 19.95 | 4.86 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 57.22 | 4.89 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,900 | 42.50 | 4.77 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,900 | 42.40 | 4.76 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,600 | 39.51 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,000 | 23.59 | 5.90 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,100 | 29.25 | 5.73 |
| Alec Burks | UTA | $3,500 | 19.99 | 5.71 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $4,100 | 20.85 | 5.09 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,500 | 56.71 | 4.93 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,700 | 55.55 | 4.37 |
| Jabari Parker | CHI | $7,500 | 35.30 | 4.71 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,500 | 35.14 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $3,700 | 19.64 | 5.31 |
| Rodney Hood | CLE | $5,000 | 24.78 | 4.96 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,500 | 56.71 | 4.93 |
| Dante Cunningham | SAS | $3,900 | 19.02 | 4.88 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,600 | 59.73 | 4.74 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 40.03 | 4.71 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,800 | 33.75 | 4.33 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,900 | 31.41 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $4,700 | 25.86 | 5.50 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $4,100 | 22.24 | 5.42 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,300 | 27.83 | 5.25 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,100 | 25.66 | 5.03 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,800 | 44.33 | 4.10 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,000 | 43.54 | 4.84 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,600 | 38.56 | 4.48 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,100 | 37.94 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $6,500 | 33.33 | 5.13 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,300 | 31.94 | 5.07 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,000 | 43.54 | 4.84 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,000 | 23.56 | 4.71 |
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.