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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 | Tyler Johnson |
| SG | Nicolas Batum |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SF | Lance Stephenson |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| PF | Skal Labissiere |
| PF | Zach Randolph |
| C | DeAndre Jordan |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 315.53 |
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 | 58.56 | 5.09 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,600 | 41.61 | 4.84 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,300 | 39.05 | 4.70 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $8,100 | 38.20 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,900 | 30.75 | 5.21 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $4,700 | 24.03 | 5.11 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,500 | 58.56 | 5.09 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $6,200 | 31.49 | 5.08 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 56.03 | 4.75 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,800 | 39.40 | 5.05 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,100 | 39.07 | 4.82 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 38.98 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,100 | 36.99 | 5.21 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $4,300 | 22.15 | 5.15 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,800 | 39.40 | 5.05 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $5,600 | 27.48 | 4.91 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,300 | 53.42 | 4.73 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 51.89 | 4.59 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,300 | 34.08 | 5.41 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $7,300 | 33.84 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $5,800 | 31.83 | 5.49 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,300 | 34.08 | 5.41 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,100 | 25.37 | 4.97 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $5,000 | 24.33 | 4.87 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,900 | 53.97 | 4.95 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,300 | 38.48 | 4.64 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,400 | 34.32 | 4.64 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $7,400 | 33.09 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $3,500 | 22.23 | 6.35 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $5,800 | 32.47 | 5.60 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,200 | 21.94 | 5.22 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $4,000 | 20.56 | 5.14 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,000 | 51.58 | 4.69 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,700 | 38.73 | 5.03 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,000 | 36.60 | 4.57 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,900 | 35.18 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,700 | 38.73 | 5.03 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $5,000 | 24.69 | 4.94 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $4,300 | 20.77 | 4.83 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,100 | 24.38 | 4.78 |
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.