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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 | Fred VanVleet |
| PG | Cory Joseph |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SG | Buddy Hield |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Tyreke Evans |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| PF | Montrezl Harrell |
| C | Willie Cauley-Stein |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 285.95 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $7,600 | 35.97 | 4.73 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,000 | 35.33 | 4.42 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $6,700 | 26.06 | 3.89 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $6,300 | 25.82 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $7,600 | 35.97 | 4.73 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $4,300 | 20.06 | 4.67 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $5,200 | 23.70 | 4.56 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,000 | 35.33 | 4.42 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 34.85 | 4.98 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,000 | 29.85 | 4.98 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,200 | 26.96 | 4.35 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,700 | 26.02 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 34.85 | 4.98 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,000 | 29.85 | 4.98 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,700 | 26.02 | 4.56 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,000 | 18.19 | 4.55 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,500 | 52.76 | 4.59 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,400 | 49.95 | 4.38 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,200 | 44.70 | 4.38 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,000 | 29.49 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $5,100 | 24.56 | 4.81 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $4,400 | 20.58 | 4.68 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,500 | 52.76 | 4.59 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,300 | 28.18 | 4.47 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $8,500 | 39.95 | 4.70 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,400 | 37.59 | 4.47 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,500 | 32.89 | 4.38 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,000 | 29.87 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,000 | 29.87 | 4.98 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $8,500 | 39.95 | 4.70 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,400 | 37.59 | 4.47 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,200 | 23.13 | 4.45 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,800 | 33.44 | 4.92 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,200 | 29.35 | 4.08 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $6,200 | 26.95 | 4.35 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,600 | 23.77 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,800 | 33.44 | 4.92 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,900 | 17.53 | 4.49 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $6,200 | 26.95 | 4.35 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,600 | 23.77 | 4.24 |
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.