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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 | D.J. Augustin |
| PG | Stephen Curry |
| SG | Dennis Schroder |
| SG | Terrence Ross |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | Justise Winslow |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| C | Joakim Noah |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 295.29 |
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 | $11,700 | 55.39 | 4.73 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,200 | 46.64 | 5.07 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $9,200 | 39.14 | 4.25 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,300 | 37.92 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,300 | 22.31 | 5.19 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,200 | 46.64 | 5.07 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $4,300 | 20.66 | 4.81 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,700 | 55.39 | 4.73 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,200 | 57.50 | 4.71 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $11,200 | 48.62 | 4.34 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $9,400 | 40.53 | 4.31 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,000 | 39.27 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,300 | 27.18 | 5.13 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,300 | 21.84 | 5.08 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $5,600 | 27.03 | 4.83 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,000 | 38.31 | 4.79 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $10,000 | 47.80 | 4.78 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHX | $7,000 | 32.17 | 4.60 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,200 | 29.25 | 4.72 |
| Trevor Ariza | WAS | $6,400 | 28.47 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $5,800 | 28.12 | 4.85 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,500 | 21.63 | 4.81 |
| Jeff Green | WAS | $4,500 | 21.59 | 4.80 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,000 | 47.80 | 4.78 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,100 | 38.63 | 4.77 |
| John Collins | ATL | $8,800 | 36.86 | 4.19 |
| Bobby Portis | WAS | $6,900 | 33.19 | 4.81 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,100 | 32.29 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Rabb | MEM | $3,500 | 17.80 | 5.08 |
| Bobby Portis | WAS | $6,900 | 33.19 | 4.81 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,100 | 38.63 | 4.77 |
| Ed Davis | BKN | $3,600 | 17.17 | 4.77 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,000 | 48.65 | 4.87 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,200 | 43.62 | 4.28 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,800 | 41.70 | 4.25 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $8,500 | 40.20 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joakim Noah | MEM | $4,800 | 24.39 | 5.08 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,800 | 29.01 | 5.00 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,000 | 48.65 | 4.87 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,900 | 33.08 | 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.