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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 Johnson |
| PG | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | Patrick McCaw |
| SG | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Jordan Bell |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| C | Al Horford |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 308.84 |
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 | $11,300 | 54.08 | 4.79 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,900 | 42.97 | 4.34 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,700 | 41.33 | 4.75 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,100 | 39.46 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,600 | 26.46 | 5.75 |
| Jawun Evans | LAC | $3,500 | 19.65 | 5.61 |
| Milos Teodosic | LAC | $4,900 | 25.33 | 5.17 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $7,500 | 37.59 | 5.01 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 52.12 | 4.74 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,300 | 41.41 | 4.45 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,400 | 35.32 | 4.77 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,700 | 33.45 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick McCaw | GS | $3,500 | 20.71 | 5.92 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $4,800 | 25.45 | 5.30 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $5,400 | 28.34 | 5.25 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,800 | 24.59 | 5.12 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $12,000 | 59.00 | 4.92 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,000 | 42.01 | 4.67 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,400 | 34.77 | 4.70 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,100 | 34.18 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omri Casspi | GS | $4,500 | 23.54 | 5.23 |
| David Nwaba | CHI | $4,900 | 24.91 | 5.08 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,800 | 19.16 | 5.04 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,400 | 22.01 | 5.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,900 | 45.82 | 4.63 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 37.60 | 4.48 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,500 | 34.18 | 5.26 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,800 | 30.68 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Bell | GS | $4,700 | 27.06 | 5.76 |
| Amir Johnson | PHI | $3,500 | 19.37 | 5.53 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,800 | 30.68 | 5.29 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,500 | 34.18 | 5.26 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,700 | 48.12 | 4.50 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,500 | 40.19 | 4.73 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,600 | 38.86 | 5.11 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,200 | 38.04 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richaun Holmes | PHI | $4,500 | 23.78 | 5.28 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,600 | 38.86 | 5.11 |
| Ekpe Udoh | UTA | $4,700 | 23.72 | 5.05 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,800 | 32.63 | 4.80 |
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.