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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 | Trey Burke |
| PG | John Wall |
| SG | Nicolas Batum |
| SG | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| SF | Stanley Johnson |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| PF | James Johnson |
| C | Kosta Koufos |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 298.24 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $8,500 | 40.16 | 4.72 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,600 | 37.19 | 4.32 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,300 | 36.65 | 4.42 |
| Trey Burke | NYK | $6,000 | 33.81 | 5.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Burke | NYK | $6,000 | 33.81 | 5.64 |
| Frank Mason III | SAC | $4,000 | 20.23 | 5.06 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,300 | 25.97 | 4.90 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,500 | 40.16 | 4.72 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,900 | 36.07 | 4.57 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,600 | 34.55 | 4.55 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,400 | 34.16 | 4.62 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,000 | 30.27 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,000 | 30.27 | 5.04 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $4,400 | 20.76 | 4.72 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,200 | 28.71 | 4.63 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,400 | 34.16 | 4.62 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,900 | 48.40 | 4.44 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $7,000 | 34.06 | 4.87 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,200 | 32.65 | 4.53 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,500 | 29.92 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $4,100 | 22.98 | 5.60 |
| Troy Williams | NYK | $3,500 | 19.16 | 5.47 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $7,000 | 34.06 | 4.87 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,200 | 20.15 | 4.80 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,600 | 38.64 | 4.49 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,800 | 32.44 | 5.59 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $7,200 | 32.15 | 4.46 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,900 | 29.44 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,800 | 32.44 | 5.59 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,900 | 29.44 | 4.99 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,400 | 21.91 | 4.98 |
| Anthony Tolliver | DET | $4,700 | 22.31 | 4.75 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,900 | 48.25 | 4.87 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,600 | 35.56 | 4.13 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,500 | 33.78 | 4.50 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 31.21 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosta Koufos | SAC | $3,900 | 22.83 | 5.85 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,600 | 25.06 | 5.45 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $5,500 | 28.60 | 5.20 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,900 | 48.25 | 4.87 |
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.