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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 | Terry Rozier |
| PG | Chris Paul |
| SG | Jeremy Lamb |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Dante Cunningham |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| C | Steven Adams |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 306.29 |
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 | $11,200 | 53.75 | 4.80 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,000 | 43.79 | 4.87 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 43.24 | 4.65 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,300 | 39.78 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,000 | 24.87 | 6.22 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $5,600 | 28.06 | 5.01 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,000 | 43.79 | 4.87 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,200 | 53.75 | 4.80 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 56.75 | 4.81 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,800 | 41.56 | 4.72 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,400 | 39.07 | 4.65 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,700 | 36.09 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,000 | 28.24 | 5.65 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,600 | 23.42 | 5.09 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,700 | 23.41 | 4.98 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,600 | 27.70 | 4.95 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,700 | 56.58 | 4.84 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,800 | 34.66 | 4.44 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,400 | 24.81 | 4.59 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,500 | 23.64 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Cunningham | NOP | $3,700 | 18.95 | 5.12 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,700 | 56.58 | 4.84 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,700 | 17.81 | 4.81 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $4,600 | 22.07 | 4.80 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,300 | 30.26 | 4.80 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $7,100 | 30.12 | 4.24 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,800 | 27.29 | 4.70 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $6,100 | 26.37 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $3,800 | 21.10 | 5.55 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $4,500 | 23.50 | 5.22 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,100 | 24.93 | 4.89 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,300 | 30.26 | 4.80 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $12,000 | 56.70 | 4.73 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,400 | 37.04 | 4.41 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,500 | 35.47 | 4.73 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,600 | 34.45 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,500 | 32.51 | 5.00 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $12,000 | 56.70 | 4.73 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,500 | 35.47 | 4.73 |
| Meyers Leonard | POR | $3,700 | 17.13 | 4.63 |
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.