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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 | Russell Westbrook |
| PG | Andrew Harrison |
| SG | Jordan Clarkson |
| SG | Marcus Smart |
| SF | Lance Stephenson |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Jarell Martin |
| PF | Kyle Kuzma |
| C | Enes Kanter |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 313.21 |
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 | $11,600 | 57.26 | 4.94 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,700 | 41.00 | 4.71 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,600 | 40.30 | 4.69 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $7,900 | 38.79 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $4,200 | 23.30 | 5.55 |
| George Hill | SAC | $4,900 | 25.68 | 5.24 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $3,800 | 19.00 | 5.00 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $4,800 | 23.76 | 4.95 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,500 | 42.59 | 5.01 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,900 | 37.65 | 4.23 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,800 | 37.31 | 4.78 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,700 | 36.95 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,500 | 31.42 | 5.71 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,500 | 28.07 | 5.10 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,500 | 42.59 | 5.01 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $6,100 | 29.95 | 4.91 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 56.31 | 4.90 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,700 | 50.57 | 4.32 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,900 | 43.04 | 4.84 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,000 | 35.92 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,800 | 27.08 | 5.64 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,600 | 28.05 | 5.01 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,400 | 21.59 | 4.91 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 56.31 | 4.90 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,200 | 51.46 | 4.59 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,200 | 42.09 | 4.58 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,400 | 37.86 | 5.12 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,700 | 37.09 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $3,500 | 19.86 | 5.67 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,600 | 30.50 | 5.45 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $6,100 | 32.96 | 5.40 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,400 | 37.86 | 5.12 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,400 | 53.57 | 4.70 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,500 | 44.44 | 4.23 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,600 | 42.96 | 4.99 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,100 | 40.49 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,000 | 32.05 | 5.34 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,600 | 24.37 | 5.30 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $3,500 | 17.63 | 5.04 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,100 | 35.46 | 4.99 |
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.