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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 | Dejounte Murray |
| PG | Shabazz Napier |
| SG | Donovan Mitchell |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| PF | Ersan Ilyasova |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Jusuf Nurkic |
| Salary | $57,100 |
| Expected Points | 293.26 |
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 | $11,800 | 59.16 | 5.01 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,400 | 35.56 | 4.81 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,800 | 35.46 | 5.21 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,800 | 33.44 | 4.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $3,500 | 23.23 | 6.64 |
| Shabazz Napier | POR | $3,800 | 22.47 | 5.91 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,800 | 35.46 | 5.21 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,200 | 26.37 | 5.07 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,500 | 39.30 | 5.24 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,200 | 35.43 | 4.92 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,300 | 31.95 | 4.38 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,700 | 29.81 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,500 | 39.30 | 5.24 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,700 | 29.81 | 5.23 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,200 | 35.43 | 4.92 |
| Marco Belinelli | ATL | $3,700 | 18.08 | 4.89 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $8,100 | 38.60 | 4.77 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,600 | 30.01 | 5.36 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,400 | 29.27 | 4.57 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,900 | 29.15 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,600 | 30.01 | 5.36 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | UTA | $4,400 | 22.06 | 5.01 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,900 | 29.15 | 4.94 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $5,900 | 28.84 | 4.89 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 40.60 | 4.83 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,100 | 39.39 | 4.33 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,000 | 32.18 | 5.36 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $5,500 | 31.05 | 5.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $5,500 | 31.05 | 5.64 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,000 | 32.18 | 5.36 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $4,000 | 20.04 | 5.01 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $5,100 | 25.08 | 4.92 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,500 | 32.57 | 4.34 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,300 | 32.52 | 5.16 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,600 | 31.90 | 4.20 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $4,900 | 26.58 | 5.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $4,900 | 26.58 | 5.42 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $4,200 | 22.10 | 5.26 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,300 | 32.52 | 5.16 |
| Alex Len | PHO | $3,700 | 18.21 | 4.92 |
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.