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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 | Russell Westbrook |
| PG | Elfrid Payton |
| SG | Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot |
| SG | Troy Daniels |
| SF | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Justin Anderson |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| PF | Gorgui Dieng |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 327.11 |
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 | $13,600 | 69.01 | 5.07 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,400 | 44.63 | 4.29 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 44.58 | 4.85 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,000 | 41.43 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,600 | 40.39 | 5.31 |
| Ron Baker | NY | $3,500 | 18.34 | 5.24 |
| Matthew Dellavedova | MIL | $3,500 | 18.17 | 5.19 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,000 | 41.43 | 5.18 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,100 | 52.95 | 5.24 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,200 | 42.60 | 4.63 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,000 | 37.23 | 5.32 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,500 | 30.09 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot | PHI | $4,200 | 24.89 | 5.93 |
| Troy Daniels | MEM | $3,500 | 20.60 | 5.89 |
| Jordan Crawford | NO | $3,700 | 21.09 | 5.70 |
| Sean Kilpatrick | BKN | $4,000 | 21.78 | 5.45 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $10,000 | 52.18 | 5.22 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,700 | 48.28 | 4.51 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,900 | 42.61 | 4.79 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,200 | 39.69 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $4,300 | 23.85 | 5.55 |
| Vince Carter | MEM | $3,900 | 21.10 | 5.41 |
| Justin Anderson | PHI | $4,000 | 21.37 | 5.34 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,200 | 32.97 | 5.32 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,200 | 54.23 | 4.84 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,000 | 44.25 | 4.43 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $7,200 | 33.89 | 4.71 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,300 | 31.39 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,600 | 30.95 | 5.53 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,600 | 30.20 | 5.39 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $5,800 | 30.35 | 5.23 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $5,600 | 28.13 | 5.02 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $9,600 | 56.73 | 5.91 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,200 | 45.06 | 4.42 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,400 | 37.19 | 4.43 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,900 | 36.91 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $9,600 | 56.73 | 5.91 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,500 | 29.82 | 5.42 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,900 | 25.42 | 5.19 |
| Brandan Wright | MEM | $3,600 | 18.38 | 5.11 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.