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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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
| PG | Jeff Teague |
| SG | Dwyane Wade |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| PF | Montrezl Harrell |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 296.76 |
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 | $10,400 | 47.40 | 4.56 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,800 | 44.67 | 4.56 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,600 | 42.26 | 4.40 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,000 | 34.16 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $3,600 | 19.49 | 5.41 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,200 | 30.68 | 4.95 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $3,900 | 19.23 | 4.93 |
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $5,800 | 28.16 | 4.85 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,800 | 41.31 | 4.69 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $9,000 | 39.30 | 4.37 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,700 | 35.90 | 4.66 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,200 | 32.79 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $5,000 | 27.04 | 5.41 |
| Alec Burks | CLE | $5,000 | 24.13 | 4.83 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $5,300 | 25.24 | 4.76 |
| Garrett Temple | MEM | $3,700 | 17.34 | 4.69 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,600 | 49.96 | 4.71 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,200 | 33.12 | 4.60 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $7,000 | 32.05 | 4.58 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,200 | 28.64 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,000 | 24.84 | 4.97 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,100 | 25.30 | 4.96 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | MIA | $4,100 | 20.13 | 4.91 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,600 | 49.96 | 4.71 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $13,800 | 60.03 | 4.35 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,800 | 43.45 | 4.43 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 39.85 | 4.86 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $8,000 | 37.18 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodions Kurucs | BKN | $4,400 | 22.39 | 5.09 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 39.85 | 4.86 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $5,600 | 26.82 | 4.79 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $5,100 | 24.45 | 4.79 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,900 | 47.36 | 4.34 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,500 | 45.48 | 4.79 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,600 | 45.30 | 4.72 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $10,500 | 41.78 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $4,600 | 26.41 | 5.74 |
| Ante Zizic | CLE | $4,200 | 21.85 | 5.20 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,200 | 35.26 | 4.90 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,300 | 35.18 | 4.82 |
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.