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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 | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | D’Angelo Russell |
| SG | Dennis Schroder |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | Gordon Hayward |
| PF | Maxi Kleber |
| PF | Dragan Bender |
| C | Joakim Noah |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 298.64 |
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 | 54.45 | 4.65 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $10,100 | 49.60 | 4.91 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 45.22 | 4.86 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,900 | 43.04 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $10,100 | 49.60 | 4.91 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 45.22 | 4.86 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,700 | 54.45 | 4.65 |
| Jalen Brunson | DAL | $6,100 | 28.39 | 4.65 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $10,500 | 47.38 | 4.51 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,000 | 40.92 | 4.55 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,600 | 39.82 | 4.15 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $9,500 | 39.71 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $4,800 | 24.63 | 5.13 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,000 | 25.14 | 5.03 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $5,300 | 25.96 | 4.90 |
| Monte Morris | DEN | $4,300 | 20.63 | 4.80 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $10,200 | 47.69 | 4.68 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHX | $6,600 | 34.24 | 5.19 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $6,700 | 29.37 | 4.38 |
| Trevor Ariza | WAS | $6,200 | 27.76 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHX | $6,600 | 34.24 | 5.19 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $4,800 | 24.82 | 5.17 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHX | $4,700 | 23.40 | 4.98 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,200 | 25.64 | 4.93 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,500 | 41.74 | 4.91 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,200 | 40.76 | 4.43 |
| John Collins | ATL | $9,100 | 38.54 | 4.23 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $8,000 | 38.48 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $4,100 | 22.97 | 5.60 |
| Dragan Bender | PHX | $3,500 | 18.86 | 5.39 |
| Josh Jackson | PHX | $4,400 | 23.39 | 5.32 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $6,400 | 33.04 | 5.16 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,000 | 48.21 | 4.82 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,400 | 42.22 | 4.49 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $8,800 | 41.91 | 4.76 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHX | $7,300 | 37.43 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joakim Noah | MEM | $5,000 | 27.49 | 5.50 |
| Ante Zizic | CLE | $4,400 | 23.30 | 5.29 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $4,900 | 25.58 | 5.22 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,200 | 32.15 | 5.19 |
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.