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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 | Isaiah Canaan |
| SG | Alec Burks |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Mario Hezonja |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Kyle Kuzma |
| PF | Jordan Bell |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 318.07 |
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 | $11,400 | 53.65 | 4.71 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $10,200 | 48.52 | 4.76 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 40.95 | 4.65 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,500 | 39.74 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,500 | 25.36 | 5.64 |
| Isaiah Canaan | PHO | $4,100 | 22.89 | 5.58 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,100 | 27.37 | 5.37 |
| Frank Mason III | SAC | $4,200 | 22.04 | 5.25 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 54.31 | 4.89 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,600 | 44.55 | 4.64 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,700 | 39.13 | 5.08 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,700 | 39.12 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Burks | UTA | $3,800 | 23.07 | 6.07 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $5,100 | 28.14 | 5.52 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,200 | 32.07 | 5.17 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $3,900 | 19.92 | 5.11 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,900 | 59.73 | 5.02 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,400 | 43.43 | 4.62 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,900 | 35.50 | 4.49 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $6,600 | 35.15 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $4,800 | 28.66 | 5.97 |
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $3,700 | 20.46 | 5.53 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $6,600 | 35.15 | 5.33 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,800 | 30.56 | 5.27 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,900 | 38.35 | 4.85 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,100 | 32.81 | 5.38 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $6,800 | 32.34 | 4.76 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $7,400 | 31.36 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Bell | GS | $4,400 | 24.66 | 5.60 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $5,400 | 30.08 | 5.57 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,500 | 30.52 | 5.55 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,100 | 32.81 | 5.38 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,000 | 49.31 | 4.93 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,300 | 48.23 | 4.68 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,700 | 44.60 | 4.60 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,000 | 39.56 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,000 | 39.56 | 4.95 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,000 | 49.31 | 4.93 |
| Alex Len | PHO | $5,700 | 27.80 | 4.88 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,800 | 37.74 | 4.84 |
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.