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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 | Landry Shamet |
| PG | Stephen Curry |
| SG | Gary Harris |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | Danilo Gallinari |
| PF | JaMychal Green |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Jakob Poeltl |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 273.87 |
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 | $9,500 | 43.99 | 4.63 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,400 | 34.94 | 3.72 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,700 | 32.50 | 4.22 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,900 | 31.29 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 43.99 | 4.63 |
| Landry Shamet | LAC | $3,800 | 17.07 | 4.49 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $5,800 | 24.58 | 4.24 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,700 | 32.50 | 4.22 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,000 | 36.82 | 4.09 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,300 | 35.51 | 4.28 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,400 | 34.75 | 4.70 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 32.20 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,700 | 23.19 | 4.93 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 32.20 | 4.88 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,400 | 34.75 | 4.70 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $5,000 | 23.15 | 4.63 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 47.76 | 4.42 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,700 | 43.71 | 4.51 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,800 | 35.25 | 4.52 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,500 | 19.28 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,800 | 35.25 | 4.52 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,700 | 43.71 | 4.51 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 47.76 | 4.42 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $4,700 | 17.52 | 3.73 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,200 | 38.50 | 4.18 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,600 | 34.72 | 4.57 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,500 | 32.82 | 3.86 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,100 | 31.79 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,600 | 34.72 | 4.57 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,100 | 23.11 | 4.53 |
| JaMychal Green | LAC | $4,400 | 19.80 | 4.50 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,100 | 31.79 | 4.48 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,600 | 48.60 | 4.58 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 44.08 | 4.01 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,900 | 25.14 | 4.26 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $5,000 | 21.39 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,600 | 48.60 | 4.58 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $5,000 | 21.39 | 4.28 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,900 | 25.14 | 4.26 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 44.08 | 4.01 |
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.