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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.
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 | $14,500 | ||
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $8,000 | ||
| Stephen Curry | GS | $13,000 | ||
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $12,500 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $14,500 | ||
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $8,000 | ||
| Stephen Curry | GS | $13,000 | ||
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $12,500 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $13,500 | ||
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $12,000 | ||
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $10,000 | ||
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,000 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $13,500 | ||
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $12,000 | ||
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $10,000 | ||
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,000 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $15,000 | ||
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $14,000 | ||
| Kevin Durant | GS | $14,000 | ||
| Paul George | OKC | $11,500 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $15,000 | ||
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $14,000 | ||
| Kevin Durant | GS | $14,000 | ||
| Paul George | OKC | $11,500 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,500 | ||
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,600 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,500 | ||
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,600 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $13,500 | ||
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,500 | ||
| Andre Drummond | DET | $11,000 | ||
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,500 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $13,500 | ||
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,500 | ||
| Andre Drummond | DET | $11,000 | ||
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,500 |
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.