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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 | Darren Collison |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SG | Wesley Matthews |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Gordon Hayward |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| PF | JaMychal Green |
| C | Al Horford |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 297.43 |
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 | $11,800 | 55.49 | 4.70 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,000 | 47.04 | 4.70 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,200 | 45.47 | 4.46 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,700 | 44.92 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Collison | IND | $4,500 | 24.93 | 5.54 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,000 | 19.33 | 4.83 |
| Michael Carter-Williams | ORL | $3,800 | 18.22 | 4.79 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $5,200 | 24.58 | 4.73 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,400 | 34.65 | 4.13 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $8,300 | 34.29 | 4.13 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,400 | 32.44 | 5.07 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,500 | 27.20 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Matthews | IND | $3,800 | 19.76 | 5.20 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,100 | 26.54 | 5.20 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,900 | 24.82 | 5.07 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,400 | 32.44 | 5.07 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $10,400 | 47.86 | 4.60 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,000 | 47.39 | 4.74 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,600 | 42.26 | 4.40 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,700 | 34.19 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,500 | 26.27 | 4.78 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,000 | 47.39 | 4.74 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,400 | 47.86 | 4.60 |
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $4,500 | 20.24 | 4.50 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,700 | 37.23 | 4.28 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,800 | 35.17 | 4.51 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,700 | 33.66 | 3.87 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,700 | 33.43 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,700 | 33.43 | 4.99 |
| JaMychal Green | LAC | $4,500 | 21.88 | 4.86 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,700 | 32.01 | 4.78 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,200 | 24.80 | 4.77 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,000 | 43.88 | 4.88 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,700 | 35.84 | 5.35 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $6,900 | 33.24 | 4.82 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,100 | 32.30 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,700 | 35.84 | 5.35 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,100 | 32.30 | 5.30 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,700 | 19.47 | 5.26 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $6,100 | 31.40 | 5.15 |
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.