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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 | Spencer Dinwiddie |
| PG | Stephen Curry |
| SG | D’Angelo Russell |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| SF | Joe Harris |
| PF | Ed Davis |
| PF | Montrezl Harrell |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $59,400 |
| Expected Points | 317.77 |
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 | $9,800 | 47.66 | 4.86 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,900 | 40.68 | 4.11 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $4,900 | 28.77 | 5.87 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $6,000 | 28.12 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $4,900 | 28.77 | 5.87 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 47.66 | 4.86 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $5,400 | 25.49 | 4.72 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $6,000 | 28.12 | 4.69 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,300 | 43.19 | 5.20 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,200 | 40.34 | 4.92 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,700 | 35.23 | 5.26 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,800 | 32.27 | 5.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,000 | 22.57 | 5.64 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,800 | 32.27 | 5.56 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,700 | 35.23 | 5.26 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,300 | 43.19 | 5.20 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 46.06 | 4.80 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,500 | 34.39 | 4.59 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $5,200 | 27.79 | 5.34 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $6,800 | 25.54 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,000 | 25.17 | 6.29 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $5,200 | 27.79 | 5.34 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 46.06 | 4.80 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,500 | 34.39 | 4.59 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,700 | 37.13 | 5.54 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,200 | 34.52 | 4.79 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 34.00 | 4.42 |
| Ed Davis | BKN | $3,700 | 21.55 | 5.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Davis | BKN | $3,700 | 21.55 | 5.82 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,700 | 37.13 | 5.54 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,200 | 34.52 | 4.79 |
| Rodions Kurucs | BKN | $3,500 | 16.15 | 4.61 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 54.24 | 4.93 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $9,000 | 39.96 | 4.44 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $6,000 | 25.91 | 4.32 |
| Boban Marjanovic | PHI | $5,500 | 19.07 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 54.24 | 4.93 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $9,000 | 39.96 | 4.44 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,500 | 15.20 | 4.34 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $6,000 | 25.91 | 4.32 |
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.