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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 | $16,000 | 47.72 | 2.98 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $12,000 | 33.10 | 2.76 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $10,000 | 20.55 | 2.05 |
| Quinn Cook | GS | $6,000 | 8.76 | 1.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $16,000 | 47.72 | 2.98 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $12,000 | 33.10 | 2.76 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $10,000 | 20.55 | 2.05 |
| Quinn Cook | GS | $6,000 | 8.76 | 1.46 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $11,500 | 35.31 | 3.07 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $10,000 | 24.51 | 2.45 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $8,500 | 16.60 | 1.95 |
| Patrick McCaw | TOR | $6,000 | 0.31 | 0.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $11,500 | 35.31 | 3.07 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $10,000 | 24.51 | 2.45 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $8,500 | 16.60 | 1.95 |
| Patrick McCaw | TOR | $6,000 | 0.31 | 0.05 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $16,500 | 54.67 | 3.31 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $6,000 | 5.90 | 0.98 |
| Alfonzo McKinnie | GS | $6,000 | 3.12 | 0.52 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $14,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $16,500 | 54.67 | 3.31 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $6,000 | 5.90 | 0.98 |
| Alfonzo McKinnie | GS | $6,000 | 3.12 | 0.52 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $14,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $13,500 | 43.42 | 3.22 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $12,500 | 33.93 | 2.71 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $10,500 | 23.79 | 2.27 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $7,500 | 17.52 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $13,500 | 43.42 | 3.22 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $12,500 | 33.93 | 2.71 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $7,500 | 17.52 | 2.34 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $10,500 | 23.79 | 2.27 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $10,000 | 25.78 | 2.58 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $8,000 | 21.65 | 2.71 |
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $7,000 | 5.67 | 0.81 |
| Jordan Bell | GS | $6,500 | 3.13 | 0.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $8,000 | 21.65 | 2.71 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $10,000 | 25.78 | 2.58 |
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $7,000 | 5.67 | 0.81 |
| Jordan Bell | GS | $6,500 | 3.13 | 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.