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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 | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Avery Bradley |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| PF | Trevor Booker |
| C | Bam Adebayo |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 315.27 |
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 | $11,000 | 53.98 | 4.91 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 45.87 | 4.68 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,200 | 40.63 | 4.95 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,700 | 39.43 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $4,300 | 21.82 | 5.07 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,800 | 29.14 | 5.02 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $3,800 | 19.01 | 5.00 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,200 | 40.63 | 4.95 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,200 | 54.76 | 4.49 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,300 | 40.85 | 4.92 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,100 | 39.08 | 5.50 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,400 | 37.92 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,100 | 39.08 | 5.50 |
| Avery Bradley | DET | $5,300 | 29.01 | 5.47 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $4,800 | 26.19 | 5.46 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,100 | 33.17 | 5.44 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $8,600 | 42.41 | 4.93 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 38.35 | 3.65 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,600 | 37.92 | 4.41 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $7,300 | 34.97 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,800 | 31.47 | 5.43 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $5,100 | 27.26 | 5.34 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $4,500 | 23.98 | 5.33 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,500 | 34.39 | 5.29 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,800 | 53.37 | 4.94 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,100 | 42.34 | 4.19 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,900 | 40.58 | 4.56 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,700 | 38.83 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $4,900 | 28.25 | 5.77 |
| Trevor Booker | BKN | $4,900 | 27.53 | 5.62 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,100 | 28.29 | 5.55 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $4,600 | 25.29 | 5.50 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,900 | 54.91 | 5.04 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,400 | 45.60 | 4.85 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,900 | 43.04 | 4.35 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $9,000 | 42.07 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $3,500 | 19.99 | 5.71 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,600 | 31.16 | 5.56 |
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $4,300 | 22.08 | 5.13 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $7,200 | 36.60 | 5.08 |
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.