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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 | Spencer Dinwiddie |
| SG | Zach LaVine |
| SG | Kent Bazemore |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Kyle Anderson |
| PF | Jordan Bell |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Deyonta Davis |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 312.58 |
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 | $12,000 | 57.51 | 4.79 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 48.05 | 4.90 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,100 | 47.37 | 4.69 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,900 | 38.18 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,100 | 36.40 | 5.13 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,100 | 30.59 | 5.01 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 48.05 | 4.90 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $4,900 | 23.91 | 4.88 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,400 | 39.71 | 4.73 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,100 | 39.44 | 4.33 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,900 | 39.44 | 4.43 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,300 | 37.78 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $4,100 | 24.19 | 5.90 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,700 | 31.61 | 5.54 |
| Danny Green | SAS | $4,100 | 22.31 | 5.44 |
| Tyrone Wallace | LAC | $4,300 | 23.01 | 5.35 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,600 | 51.07 | 4.82 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 46.60 | 4.02 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,300 | 36.73 | 4.43 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,800 | 29.69 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,000 | 27.70 | 5.54 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $4,900 | 26.46 | 5.40 |
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,000 | 21.41 | 5.35 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,800 | 29.69 | 5.12 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 52.04 | 4.45 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,700 | 43.79 | 5.03 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,700 | 40.33 | 4.64 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,100 | 39.65 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Bell | GS | $4,300 | 24.17 | 5.62 |
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $3,700 | 19.22 | 5.19 |
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $3,600 | 18.64 | 5.18 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $5,200 | 26.64 | 5.12 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,900 | 53.11 | 4.46 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,100 | 43.02 | 4.26 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,600 | 42.13 | 4.39 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,900 | 39.50 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deyonta Davis | MEM | $3,600 | 23.19 | 6.44 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,900 | 33.86 | 4.91 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,600 | 37.20 | 4.89 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,100 | 24.71 | 4.85 |
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.