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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 | Shabazz Napier |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SG | CJ McCollum |
| SF | Jonathon Simmons |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| PF | Jordan Mickey |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Marcin Gortat |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 322.28 |
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 | $11,500 | 56.93 | 4.95 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,500 | 45.11 | 4.75 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,400 | 34.51 | 4.66 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,200 | 32.81 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabazz Napier | POR | $3,700 | 25.89 | 7.00 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,500 | 56.93 | 4.95 |
| Jawun Evans | LAC | $3,500 | 17.08 | 4.88 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $6,000 | 28.96 | 4.83 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,000 | 60.36 | 5.03 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,400 | 40.39 | 4.81 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,900 | 38.86 | 5.63 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,700 | 37.81 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,400 | 32.16 | 5.95 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,900 | 38.86 | 5.63 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $5,700 | 29.56 | 5.19 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,800 | 35.12 | 5.16 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,500 | 57.25 | 4.98 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 56.82 | 4.74 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,400 | 37.70 | 4.49 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $7,000 | 34.66 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,000 | 32.20 | 5.37 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $6,500 | 33.67 | 5.18 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $6,100 | 30.84 | 5.05 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,500 | 57.25 | 4.98 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,300 | 55.09 | 4.87 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,500 | 36.89 | 3.88 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,700 | 35.36 | 4.06 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,800 | 32.26 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Mickey | MIA | $4,200 | 22.42 | 5.34 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $3,600 | 18.93 | 5.26 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $5,100 | 26.28 | 5.15 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,200 | 21.26 | 5.06 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,000 | 50.56 | 4.60 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,900 | 47.49 | 4.80 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,100 | 42.38 | 4.66 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,300 | 39.28 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,500 | 25.06 | 5.57 |
| Marreese Speights | ORL | $3,500 | 18.14 | 5.18 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,600 | 33.13 | 5.02 |
| Tyler Zeller | BKN | $3,500 | 17.19 | 4.91 |
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.