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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 |
$16,500 |
43.71 |
2.65 |
Kyle Lowry |
TOR |
$11,500 |
30.07 |
2.61 |
Fred VanVleet |
TOR |
$8,500 |
20.78 |
2.44 |
Quinn Cook |
GS |
$6,000 |
16.26 |
2.71 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Quinn Cook |
GS |
$6,000 |
16.26 |
2.71 |
Shaun Livingston |
GS |
$6,000 |
16.22 |
2.70 |
Stephen Curry |
GS |
$16,500 |
43.71 |
2.65 |
Kyle Lowry |
TOR |
$11,500 |
30.07 |
2.61 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Andre Iguodala |
GS |
$9,000 |
24.43 |
2.71 |
Danny Green |
TOR |
$7,500 |
16.57 |
2.21 |
Patrick McCaw |
TOR |
$6,000 |
0.33 |
0.06 |
Klay Thompson |
GS |
$12,000 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Andre Iguodala |
GS |
$9,000 |
24.43 |
2.71 |
Danny Green |
TOR |
$7,500 |
16.57 |
2.21 |
Patrick McCaw |
TOR |
$6,000 |
0.33 |
0.06 |
Klay Thompson |
GS |
$12,000 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Kawhi Leonard |
TOR |
$16,000 |
50.32 |
3.14 |
Norman Powell |
TOR |
$7,000 |
9.93 |
1.42 |
Alfonzo McKinnie |
GS |
$6,500 |
8.11 |
1.25 |
OG Anunoby |
TOR |
$6,000 |
0.90 |
0.15 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Kawhi Leonard |
TOR |
$16,000 |
50.32 |
3.14 |
Norman Powell |
TOR |
$7,000 |
9.93 |
1.42 |
Alfonzo McKinnie |
GS |
$6,500 |
8.11 |
1.25 |
OG Anunoby |
TOR |
$6,000 |
0.90 |
0.15 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Draymond Green |
GS |
$13,000 |
44.33 |
3.41 |
Pascal Siakam |
TOR |
$13,000 |
34.44 |
2.65 |
Serge Ibaka |
TOR |
$7,000 |
15.83 |
2.26 |
Jonas Jerebko |
GS |
$6,000 |
5.05 |
0.84 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Draymond Green |
GS |
$13,000 |
44.33 |
3.41 |
Pascal Siakam |
TOR |
$13,000 |
34.44 |
2.65 |
Serge Ibaka |
TOR |
$7,000 |
15.83 |
2.26 |
Jonas Jerebko |
GS |
$6,000 |
5.05 |
0.84 |
Center
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
DeMarcus Cousins |
GS |
$9,000 |
33.06 |
3.67 |
Marc Gasol |
TOR |
$11,000 |
24.57 |
2.23 |
Andrew Bogut |
GS |
$6,000 |
5.87 |
0.98 |
Jordan Bell |
GS |
$7,000 |
3.35 |
0.48 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
DeMarcus Cousins |
GS |
$9,000 |
33.06 |
3.67 |
Marc Gasol |
TOR |
$11,000 |
24.57 |
2.23 |
Andrew Bogut |
GS |
$6,000 |
5.87 |
0.98 |
Jordan Bell |
GS |
$7,000 |
3.35 |
0.48 |
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.