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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 | Damian Lillard |
| PG | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SG | Jeremy Lamb |
| SF | Omri Casspi |
| SF | Andre Iguodala |
| PF | Kristaps Porzingis |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Kyle O’Quinn |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 320.08 |
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 | $10,600 | 50.15 | 4.73 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 49.35 | 4.94 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,700 | 41.92 | 4.82 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,500 | 41.91 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 49.35 | 4.94 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,500 | 41.91 | 4.93 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $5,500 | 26.98 | 4.91 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $6,200 | 30.16 | 4.86 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,000 | 38.22 | 4.25 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,200 | 36.85 | 5.12 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,300 | 36.40 | 4.39 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,300 | 35.07 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,500 | 32.25 | 5.86 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,100 | 32.55 | 5.34 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $5,500 | 29.10 | 5.29 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $5,200 | 27.29 | 5.25 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,900 | 54.44 | 4.57 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,700 | 40.37 | 4.64 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,200 | 35.70 | 4.35 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,700 | 31.20 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omri Casspi | GS | $3,300 | 21.99 | 6.66 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $3,800 | 22.77 | 5.99 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $5,100 | 25.84 | 5.07 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $5,100 | 25.59 | 5.02 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,300 | 56.74 | 5.02 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,300 | 45.60 | 4.90 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,400 | 33.16 | 4.48 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,900 | 32.87 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $4,900 | 27.32 | 5.57 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,200 | 22.14 | 5.27 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,100 | 26.78 | 5.25 |
| John Collins | ATL | $5,700 | 29.64 | 5.20 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,400 | 55.48 | 4.87 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,300 | 41.03 | 4.41 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,800 | 40.11 | 4.56 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,200 | 38.54 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $3,400 | 24.35 | 7.16 |
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $4,100 | 25.44 | 6.20 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $4,500 | 24.18 | 5.37 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHO | $4,300 | 22.54 | 5.24 |
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.