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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 | Frank Ntilikina |
| PG | Trey Burke |
| SG | Damyean Dotson |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Wesley Johnson |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Jarrett Allen |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 306.43 |
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 | $12,200 | 56.88 | 4.66 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 42.85 | 4.46 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $8,400 | 39.29 | 4.68 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,400 | 36.54 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Burke | NYK | $6,300 | 34.43 | 5.47 |
| Frank Ntilikina | NYK | $3,700 | 20.02 | 5.41 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,300 | 34.96 | 4.79 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $4,700 | 22.16 | 4.71 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 53.19 | 4.84 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,300 | 42.35 | 5.10 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,200 | 38.89 | 4.74 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $7,400 | 35.84 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $3,500 | 19.20 | 5.48 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $4,100 | 21.17 | 5.16 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,300 | 42.35 | 5.10 |
| Devin Harris | DEN | $3,800 | 19.15 | 5.04 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,200 | 52.65 | 4.70 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,800 | 37.68 | 4.83 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $6,800 | 25.88 | 3.81 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $5,100 | 23.94 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Johnson | LAC | $3,500 | 22.50 | 6.43 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,800 | 37.68 | 4.83 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,900 | 23.39 | 4.77 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,500 | 21.38 | 4.75 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,800 | 54.08 | 4.23 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,500 | 45.70 | 4.81 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $7,600 | 34.54 | 4.54 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,600 | 34.21 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $5,600 | 29.59 | 5.28 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $5,200 | 25.51 | 4.90 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,500 | 45.70 | 4.81 |
| John Henson | MIL | $5,800 | 27.73 | 4.78 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,000 | 49.61 | 4.51 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,300 | 36.09 | 4.94 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,300 | 33.25 | 4.55 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $6,700 | 32.43 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,300 | 29.15 | 5.50 |
| Cristiano Felicio | CHI | $4,600 | 24.61 | 5.35 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,300 | 36.09 | 4.94 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $4,600 | 22.42 | 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.