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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.
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
$14,500
44.10
3.04
Chris Paul
HOU
$13,000
38.46
2.96
Shaun Livingston
GS
$6,000
11.74
1.96
Quinn Cook
GS
$6,000
2.57
0.43
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Stephen Curry
GS
$14,500
44.10
3.04
Chris Paul
HOU
$13,000
38.46
2.96
Shaun Livingston
GS
$6,000
11.74
1.96
Quinn Cook
GS
$6,000
2.57
0.43
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
James Harden
HOU
$17,000
58.90
3.46
Klay Thompson
GS
$12,500
35.57
2.85
Andre Iguodala
GS
$9,500
31.02
3.26
Austin Rivers
HOU
$8,000
18.30
2.29
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
James Harden
HOU
$17,000
58.90
3.46
Andre Iguodala
GS
$9,500
31.02
3.26
Klay Thompson
GS
$12,500
35.57
2.85
Austin Rivers
HOU
$8,000
18.30
2.29
Small Forward
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Eric Gordon
HOU
$10,000
29.14
2.91
Alfonzo McKinnie
GS
$6,000
9.73
1.62
Gerald Green
HOU
$6,000
4.14
0.69
Kevin Durant
GS
$15,000
0.00
0.00
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Eric Gordon
HOU
$10,000
29.14
2.91
Alfonzo McKinnie
GS
$6,000
9.73
1.62
Gerald Green
HOU
$6,000
4.14
0.69
Kevin Durant
GS
$15,000
0.00
0.00
Power Forward
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Draymond Green
GS
$14,500
41.34
2.85
Kevon Looney
GS
$7,500
21.89
2.92
Jonas Jerebko
GS
$6,000
5.96
0.99
Kenneth Faried
HOU
$6,000
1.55
0.26
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Kevon Looney
GS
$7,500
21.89
2.92
Draymond Green
GS
$14,500
41.34
2.85
Jonas Jerebko
GS
$6,000
5.96
0.99
Kenneth Faried
HOU
$6,000
1.55
0.26
Center
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Clint Capela
HOU
$11,000
29.21
2.66
Andrew Bogut
GS
$6,000
11.57
1.93
Jordan Bell
GS
$6,000
0.00
0.00
DeMarcus Cousins
GS
$6,000
0.00
0.00
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Clint Capela
HOU
$11,000
29.21
2.66
Andrew Bogut
GS
$6,000
11.57
1.93
Jordan Bell
GS
$6,000
0.00
0.00
DeMarcus Cousins
GS
$6,000
0.00
0.00
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.