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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 | Ricky Rubio |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Kyle Korver |
| SG | Donovan Mitchell |
| SF | Kelly Oubre Jr. |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Domantas Sabonis |
| PF | Jabari Parker |
| C | Thon Maker |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 311.71 |
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 | $10,600 | 56.49 | 5.33 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,700 | 55.29 | 5.17 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,400 | 41.97 | 5.67 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,300 | 40.32 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,400 | 41.97 | 5.67 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,600 | 56.49 | 5.33 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $4,800 | 25.23 | 5.26 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,700 | 55.29 | 5.17 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,600 | 43.42 | 5.05 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,600 | 40.05 | 4.66 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,000 | 39.17 | 4.90 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,200 | 35.74 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,600 | 43.42 | 5.05 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,000 | 39.17 | 4.90 |
| Kyle Korver | CLE | $4,300 | 21.09 | 4.90 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,600 | 40.05 | 4.66 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,800 | 61.31 | 5.20 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 56.29 | 4.89 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,100 | 37.61 | 4.64 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,600 | 26.52 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,800 | 61.31 | 5.20 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 56.29 | 4.89 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,300 | 20.56 | 4.78 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $3,800 | 18.14 | 4.77 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,600 | 30.16 | 4.57 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $5,300 | 27.90 | 5.26 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,000 | 27.85 | 4.64 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $5,600 | 26.41 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $5,300 | 27.90 | 5.26 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $4,000 | 20.12 | 5.03 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $5,600 | 26.41 | 4.72 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,500 | 21.16 | 4.70 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,100 | 36.94 | 4.56 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,000 | 35.57 | 4.45 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,800 | 30.02 | 5.18 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $5,800 | 19.50 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thon Maker | MIL | $3,500 | 18.85 | 5.38 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,800 | 30.02 | 5.18 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,100 | 18.74 | 4.57 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,100 | 36.94 | 4.56 |
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.