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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 | Trey Burke |
| PG | Terry Rozier |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SG | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Tobias Harris |
| PF | Rondae Hollis-Jefferson |
| PF | Montrezl Harrell |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| Salary | $59,000 |
| Expected Points | 307.98 |
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 | $9,600 | 44.25 | 4.61 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,200 | 41.50 | 4.51 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,300 | 37.33 | 4.50 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $7,200 | 32.87 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Burke | NYK | $4,500 | 31.25 | 6.95 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,500 | 29.55 | 6.57 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $4,600 | 26.83 | 5.83 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $3,800 | 21.86 | 5.75 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,400 | 39.15 | 4.66 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,100 | 34.09 | 4.80 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,100 | 31.43 | 4.43 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,000 | 28.98 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Bradley | LAC | $3,900 | 20.83 | 5.34 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,500 | 23.35 | 5.19 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,300 | 21.34 | 4.96 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $3,800 | 18.50 | 4.87 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 47.77 | 4.87 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,800 | 39.29 | 5.04 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,300 | 29.47 | 4.68 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,300 | 27.74 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,800 | 25.19 | 5.25 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,300 | 27.74 | 5.23 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,800 | 39.29 | 5.04 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $5,000 | 25.07 | 5.01 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $8,300 | 35.78 | 4.31 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,000 | 35.38 | 5.05 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,500 | 30.99 | 4.77 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,800 | 30.71 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $4,000 | 23.95 | 5.99 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,000 | 35.38 | 5.05 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,300 | 25.53 | 4.82 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,500 | 30.99 | 4.77 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,400 | 49.28 | 4.32 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,300 | 37.72 | 4.54 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $7,200 | 35.72 | 4.96 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,300 | 33.55 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Bell | GS | $3,500 | 19.56 | 5.59 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $4,200 | 21.83 | 5.20 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $7,200 | 35.72 | 4.96 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,900 | 33.41 | 4.84 |
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.