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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 | Stephen Curry |
| PG | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Justin Holiday |
| SG | Austin Rivers |
| SF | Gary Clark |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| PF | Pascal Siakam |
| C | DeAndre Jordan |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 294.32 |
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 | $10,000 | 46.90 | 4.69 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,100 | 42.28 | 4.19 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,900 | 41.94 | 4.71 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,300 | 35.99 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,600 | 22.13 | 4.81 |
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $4,300 | 20.53 | 4.77 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,200 | 34.30 | 4.76 |
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $5,600 | 26.60 | 4.75 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $14,000 | 65.61 | 4.69 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $9,000 | 42.41 | 4.71 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,700 | 41.62 | 4.78 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,600 | 41.35 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $3,500 | 19.58 | 5.59 |
| Austin Rivers | HOU | $5,000 | 26.25 | 5.25 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,600 | 41.35 | 4.81 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,700 | 41.62 | 4.78 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 50.83 | 4.42 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,400 | 49.27 | 4.74 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,800 | 47.31 | 4.83 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,400 | 32.37 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Clark | HOU | $3,500 | 18.39 | 5.25 |
| Gerald Green | HOU | $4,700 | 22.96 | 4.89 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,800 | 23.38 | 4.87 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,800 | 47.31 | 4.83 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $13,700 | 60.51 | 4.42 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,700 | 41.20 | 4.25 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,900 | 38.71 | 4.35 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,900 | 36.15 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $4,600 | 22.90 | 4.98 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,500 | 31.61 | 4.86 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,000 | 33.79 | 4.83 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,900 | 23.51 | 4.80 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,200 | 44.10 | 4.79 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,500 | 43.18 | 4.55 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,900 | 41.73 | 4.21 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,800 | 39.93 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,200 | 36.19 | 5.03 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $6,400 | 31.10 | 4.86 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,400 | 35.80 | 4.84 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,200 | 44.10 | 4.79 |
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.