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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 | Shaquille Harrison |
| PG | Ryan Arcidiacono |
| SG | Antonio Blakeney |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| PF | Kyle Kuzma |
| C | JaVale McGee |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 301.33 |
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 | $11,200 | 53.50 | 4.78 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $11,000 | 46.11 | 4.19 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 43.85 | 4.72 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $9,000 | 39.44 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaquille Harrison | CHI | $4,800 | 30.04 | 6.26 |
| Ryan Arcidiacono | CHI | $3,600 | 21.29 | 5.91 |
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $6,500 | 33.23 | 5.11 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHX | $3,500 | 17.79 | 5.08 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $10,700 | 44.45 | 4.15 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $10,000 | 44.41 | 4.44 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $9,000 | 38.54 | 4.28 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,900 | 35.09 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Blakeney | CHI | $3,500 | 22.15 | 6.33 |
| Brandon Sampson | CHI | $3,500 | 17.27 | 4.94 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,900 | 27.62 | 4.68 |
| Wesley Matthews | IND | $4,400 | 20.51 | 4.66 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $10,400 | 48.37 | 4.65 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,400 | 42.61 | 4.53 |
| Jabari Parker | WAS | $6,500 | 28.77 | 4.43 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $6,400 | 28.61 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | LAL | $3,900 | 21.86 | 5.61 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,400 | 48.37 | 4.65 |
| Bruno Caboclo | MEM | $4,600 | 20.82 | 4.53 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,400 | 42.61 | 4.53 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | WAS | $6,500 | 32.26 | 4.96 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,300 | 31.51 | 5.00 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,800 | 30.42 | 4.47 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,300 | 28.93 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,300 | 31.51 | 5.00 |
| Bobby Portis | WAS | $6,500 | 32.26 | 4.96 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHX | $4,000 | 18.91 | 4.73 |
| Zach Collins | POR | $4,800 | 22.44 | 4.68 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $10,000 | 42.48 | 4.25 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $8,600 | 39.22 | 4.56 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $8,400 | 38.27 | 4.56 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $7,500 | 38.01 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $5,200 | 28.18 | 5.42 |
| Cristiano Felicio | CHI | $3,600 | 18.50 | 5.14 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $7,500 | 38.01 | 5.07 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $6,500 | 32.72 | 5.03 |
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.