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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 | Dennis Schroder |
| PG | Ricky Rubio |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SF | Gerald Green |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Dragan Bender |
| PF | Derrick Favors |
| C | Enes Kanter |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 313.24 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $10,800 | 48.73 | 4.51 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,300 | 44.76 | 4.35 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,000 | 44.42 | 4.94 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,500 | 38.94 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabazz Napier | POR | $4,400 | 23.81 | 5.41 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,100 | 27.40 | 5.37 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,000 | 25.57 | 5.11 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,400 | 36.86 | 4.98 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,500 | 47.59 | 5.01 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $8,100 | 40.34 | 4.98 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,500 | 39.41 | 4.64 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,800 | 39.21 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,400 | 28.63 | 5.30 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,800 | 39.21 | 5.03 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,500 | 47.59 | 5.01 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $4,800 | 24.00 | 5.00 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 54.65 | 4.75 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,600 | 51.52 | 4.86 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 49.17 | 4.55 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $10,000 | 44.83 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | HOU | $4,800 | 26.78 | 5.58 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,100 | 20.16 | 4.92 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,300 | 26.03 | 4.91 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,200 | 20.58 | 4.90 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,700 | 48.69 | 4.55 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 40.58 | 5.20 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,400 | 38.13 | 4.54 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $7,600 | 34.40 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragan Bender | PHO | $3,500 | 24.49 | 7.00 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,000 | 32.49 | 5.42 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,300 | 22.91 | 5.33 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 40.58 | 5.20 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,000 | 50.19 | 4.56 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,100 | 43.31 | 4.76 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,300 | 39.73 | 4.27 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,400 | 39.26 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,500 | 22.86 | 5.08 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $5,300 | 26.90 | 5.07 |
| Bismack Biyombo | ORL | $5,500 | 26.68 | 4.85 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,800 | 32.87 | 4.83 |
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.