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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 | Raymond Felton |
| PG | Yogi Ferrell |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | Michael Beasley |
| PF | Markieff Morris |
| PF | Dwight Powell |
| C | Kyle O’Quinn |
| Salary | $55,100 |
| Expected Points | 288.34 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 43.01 | 4.68 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 42.83 | 4.37 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,000 | 38.31 | 4.79 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,300 | 36.33 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Felton | OKC | $3,500 | 25.94 | 7.41 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $4,000 | 23.00 | 5.75 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,100 | 23.35 | 5.69 |
| Shelvin Mack | ORL | $4,500 | 23.84 | 5.30 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,600 | 41.35 | 4.81 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 | 39.04 | 4.65 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,900 | 32.78 | 4.75 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,700 | 31.05 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,800 | 31.04 | 5.35 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $4,700 | 23.58 | 5.02 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,600 | 41.35 | 4.81 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $6,200 | 29.68 | 4.79 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 43.27 | 4.12 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,600 | 40.76 | 4.74 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $6,200 | 34.39 | 5.55 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $7,100 | 34.32 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $6,200 | 34.39 | 5.55 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,500 | 24.18 | 5.37 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $6,700 | 33.46 | 4.99 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $7,100 | 34.32 | 4.83 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,300 | 35.82 | 4.32 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $6,300 | 27.99 | 4.44 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $5,500 | 26.05 | 4.74 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,200 | 25.64 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $4,700 | 25.18 | 5.36 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,200 | 25.64 | 4.93 |
| Ed Davis | POR | $3,800 | 18.04 | 4.75 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $5,500 | 26.05 | 4.74 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,200 | 38.11 | 4.65 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,400 | 35.84 | 4.84 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,300 | 34.60 | 4.74 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,900 | 34.07 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $4,000 | 29.82 | 7.46 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,900 | 34.07 | 4.94 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,400 | 35.84 | 4.84 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,300 | 34.60 | 4.74 |
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.