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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 | Tyler Ulis |
| PG | Ish Smith |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SG | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| SF | Kyle Anderson |
| SF | Taurean Prince |
| PF | Willie Cauley-Stein |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | Boban Marjanovic |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 266.68 |
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 | $13,500 | 64.85 | 4.80 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $8,500 | 40.31 | 4.74 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,500 | 38.16 | 4.49 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,100 | 38.09 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Mudiay | DEN | $3,800 | 21.60 | 5.68 |
| Ron Baker | NY | $3,600 | 19.70 | 5.47 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $4,300 | 23.31 | 5.42 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $5,600 | 29.42 | 5.25 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,100 | 55.38 | 4.58 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,100 | 39.79 | 4.91 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,900 | 37.63 | 4.23 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $5,600 | 30.36 | 5.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Lee | NY | $4,600 | 24.99 | 5.43 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $5,600 | 30.36 | 5.42 |
| Jordan Crawford | NO | $3,600 | 19.48 | 5.41 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $4,300 | 22.66 | 5.27 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,900 | 52.05 | 4.77 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,800 | 33.37 | 4.28 |
| Danilo Gallinari | DEN | $6,700 | 32.68 | 4.88 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,400 | 31.54 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | SA | $3,600 | 24.41 | 6.78 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,200 | 27.72 | 6.60 |
| Jonathon Simmons | SA | $3,500 | 19.61 | 5.60 |
| Davis Bertans | SA | $3,500 | 18.91 | 5.40 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,300 | 48.94 | 4.33 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,100 | 46.57 | 4.61 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,600 | 34.90 | 4.59 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,400 | 30.64 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lee | SA | $4,000 | 24.49 | 6.12 |
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $4,100 | 23.36 | 5.70 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $5,000 | 28.20 | 5.64 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $4,300 | 23.86 | 5.55 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,200 | 42.62 | 4.18 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,100 | 41.51 | 4.56 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,500 | 36.61 | 4.31 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,700 | 36.40 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boban Marjanovic | DET | $3,600 | 24.38 | 6.77 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NY | $4,100 | 22.93 | 5.59 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,500 | 28.00 | 5.09 |
| Nene Hilario | HOU | $4,700 | 23.22 | 4.94 |
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.