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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 | Tyler Ulis |
| PG | Ricky Rubio |
| SG | Shaquille Harrison |
| SG | Josh Hart |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Mario Hezonja |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Alex Len |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 285.02 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,400 | 32.93 | 4.45 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,700 | 31.02 | 4.03 |
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $6,900 | 29.23 | 4.24 |
| Quinn Cook | GS | $6,300 | 29.05 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Ennis | LAL | $4,400 | 21.23 | 4.83 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,600 | 21.77 | 4.73 |
| Dante Exum | UTA | $4,100 | 19.31 | 4.71 |
| Quinn Cook | GS | $6,300 | 29.05 | 4.61 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,000 | 33.69 | 4.21 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,700 | 30.61 | 4.57 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $6,100 | 27.23 | 4.46 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $4,900 | 26.13 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaquille Harrison | PHO | $4,000 | 23.03 | 5.76 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $4,900 | 26.13 | 5.33 |
| Danuel House | PHO | $4,300 | 22.03 | 5.12 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,700 | 30.61 | 4.57 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $12,000 | 51.64 | 4.30 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,700 | 29.81 | 4.45 |
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $5,900 | 28.87 | 4.89 |
| C.J. Miles | TOR | $3,500 | 19.93 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $5,900 | 28.87 | 4.89 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,700 | 29.81 | 4.45 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $12,000 | 51.64 | 4.30 |
| Jamel Artis | ORL | $3,900 | 15.95 | 4.09 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,300 | 39.49 | 4.76 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $8,000 | 34.63 | 4.33 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,800 | 29.52 | 4.34 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,900 | 28.05 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,300 | 39.49 | 4.76 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,900 | 28.05 | 4.75 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $4,500 | 21.30 | 4.73 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,900 | 27.18 | 4.61 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,800 | 35.90 | 4.08 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,500 | 35.49 | 3.74 |
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,600 | 25.65 | 5.58 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $5,700 | 21.84 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,600 | 25.65 | 5.58 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAL | $3,900 | 20.56 | 5.27 |
| Lucas Nogueira | TOR | $3,500 | 18.06 | 5.16 |
| Zaza Pachulia | GS | $3,500 | 17.45 | 4.99 |
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.