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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 | Derrick Rose |
| SG | CJ McCollum |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SF | Darius Miller |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Josh Jackson |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Jahlil Okafor |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 308.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,200 | 53.53 | 4.39 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 46.03 | 4.70 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,800 | 44.62 | 4.55 |
| Derrick Rose | MIN | $6,600 | 33.33 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Rose | MIN | $6,600 | 33.33 | 5.05 |
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $5,700 | 28.60 | 5.02 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHO | $3,800 | 18.07 | 4.76 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 46.03 | 4.70 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,900 | 44.29 | 4.47 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,500 | 43.10 | 4.54 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,300 | 38.29 | 4.61 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,600 | 32.64 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,300 | 32.32 | 5.13 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $4,200 | 20.82 | 4.96 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,600 | 32.64 | 4.94 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,700 | 27.20 | 4.77 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,500 | 48.25 | 5.08 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,800 | 48.20 | 4.46 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,600 | 32.41 | 4.91 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,100 | 31.23 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Miller | NOP | $3,500 | 19.41 | 5.54 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,500 | 48.25 | 5.08 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHO | $6,000 | 29.78 | 4.96 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,600 | 32.41 | 4.91 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,100 | 33.75 | 4.75 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,600 | 32.76 | 4.96 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,300 | 29.90 | 5.64 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $6,200 | 27.17 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,300 | 29.90 | 5.64 |
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $3,500 | 18.20 | 5.20 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,600 | 32.76 | 4.96 |
| Dragan Bender | PHO | $4,600 | 22.70 | 4.93 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,400 | 51.64 | 4.53 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $9,500 | 42.46 | 4.47 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,800 | 35.30 | 4.53 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $5,500 | 33.85 | 6.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $5,500 | 33.85 | 6.16 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $6,400 | 32.51 | 5.08 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAL | $4,800 | 24.09 | 5.02 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $4,600 | 21.60 | 4.69 |
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.