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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 | Ryan Arcidiacono |
| PG | Stephen Curry |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Terrence Ross |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| SF | Davis Bertans |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| PF | Taj Gibson |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 307.77 |
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 | $9,300 | 44.58 | 4.79 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,400 | 41.99 | 4.04 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,300 | 39.67 | 4.78 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,900 | 38.28 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Arcidiacono | CHI | $3,500 | 19.76 | 5.64 |
| Derrick Rose | MIN | $5,300 | 27.44 | 5.18 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,900 | 34.69 | 5.03 |
| Frank Jackson | NOP | $4,800 | 23.60 | 4.92 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,200 | 57.96 | 4.75 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,700 | 42.07 | 4.84 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $10,000 | 41.73 | 4.17 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,300 | 38.55 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $5,200 | 28.04 | 5.39 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,300 | 20.86 | 4.85 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,700 | 42.07 | 4.84 |
| Marco Belinelli | SAS | $3,700 | 17.74 | 4.79 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 53.65 | 4.43 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,000 | 46.34 | 4.63 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | CHI | $7,400 | 34.14 | 4.61 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,600 | 31.21 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $3,600 | 19.39 | 5.39 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,000 | 24.51 | 4.90 |
| Kenrich Williams | NOP | $5,200 | 24.86 | 4.78 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $6,400 | 30.27 | 4.73 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $9,100 | 44.41 | 4.88 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 43.80 | 5.21 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,700 | 38.26 | 4.40 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $7,400 | 36.75 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | MIN | $4,300 | 27.88 | 6.48 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $4,800 | 29.15 | 6.07 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,400 | 29.86 | 5.53 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 43.80 | 5.21 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,400 | 49.80 | 4.79 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,100 | 46.13 | 4.57 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $8,900 | 42.80 | 4.81 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,000 | 38.64 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | ATL | $4,700 | 25.63 | 5.45 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $4,600 | 23.12 | 5.03 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $8,900 | 42.80 | 4.81 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,400 | 49.80 | 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.