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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 | Jeff Teague |
| PG | John Wall |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SG | Will Barton |
| SF | Nemanja Bjelica |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Taj Gibson |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Mason Plumlee |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 284.77 |
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 | $11,900 | 55.21 | 4.64 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,500 | 44.78 | 4.71 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 44.20 | 4.46 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,200 | 32.86 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,000 | 28.85 | 4.81 |
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $4,900 | 23.29 | 4.75 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $5,400 | 25.44 | 4.71 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,500 | 44.78 | 4.71 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,600 | 35.14 | 4.62 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,500 | 32.81 | 5.05 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,500 | 30.76 | 4.73 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $7,200 | 29.21 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,500 | 32.81 | 5.05 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,500 | 30.76 | 4.73 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,600 | 35.14 | 4.62 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $4,900 | 22.65 | 4.62 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 46.14 | 4.39 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,100 | 37.60 | 4.64 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,700 | 30.78 | 4.59 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $6,500 | 26.38 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $8,100 | 37.60 | 4.64 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,700 | 30.78 | 4.59 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | MIN | $4,500 | 20.54 | 4.56 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 46.14 | 4.39 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,700 | 40.35 | 4.64 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 38.04 | 4.70 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,600 | 29.90 | 4.53 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,600 | 27.54 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,600 | 27.54 | 4.92 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $4,400 | 21.04 | 4.78 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 38.04 | 4.70 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,700 | 40.35 | 4.64 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,700 | 42.88 | 4.42 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,000 | 41.81 | 4.65 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $9,300 | 40.18 | 4.32 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $7,500 | 34.42 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $5,000 | 23.85 | 4.77 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,300 | 20.07 | 4.67 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,200 | 28.88 | 4.66 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,000 | 41.81 | 4.65 |
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.