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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 | Dejounte Murray |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Kent Bazemore |
| SG | Malcolm Brogdon |
| SF | Rudy Gay |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| PF | Marvin Williams |
| PF | Ben Simmons |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 332.62 |
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 | $10,800 | 55.38 | 5.13 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,700 | 43.77 | 5.03 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 41.89 | 4.55 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,700 | 40.33 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $3,600 | 26.94 | 7.48 |
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $3,900 | 21.41 | 5.49 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $4,000 | 21.65 | 5.41 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,800 | 55.38 | 5.13 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 53.64 | 4.79 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,700 | 39.91 | 4.59 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,900 | 39.28 | 4.97 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,400 | 33.93 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $4,400 | 25.05 | 5.69 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,400 | 27.64 | 5.12 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $5,600 | 28.51 | 5.09 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $5,900 | 30.05 | 5.09 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,000 | 56.15 | 4.68 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 53.42 | 4.45 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,900 | 35.52 | 5.15 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,500 | 33.06 | 6.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,500 | 33.06 | 6.01 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,900 | 35.52 | 5.15 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $4,900 | 24.73 | 5.05 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,800 | 24.02 | 5.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,500 | 52.51 | 5.00 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 42.85 | 5.23 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,100 | 40.71 | 4.47 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $7,400 | 33.67 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,400 | 28.98 | 6.59 |
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $3,500 | 20.73 | 5.92 |
| Amir Johnson | PHI | $3,500 | 19.35 | 5.53 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 42.85 | 5.23 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,500 | 47.54 | 5.59 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $7,800 | 39.07 | 5.01 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,500 | 39.04 | 4.59 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,800 | 35.15 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,500 | 25.93 | 5.76 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,500 | 47.54 | 5.59 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $7,800 | 39.07 | 5.01 |
| Ante Zizic | CLE | $3,500 | 17.39 | 4.97 |
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.