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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 | J.R. Smith |
| SG | Kyle Korver |
| SF | Kelly Oubre Jr. |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Domantas Sabonis |
| PF | Derrick Favors |
| C | Jonas Valanciunas |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 302 |
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 | $11,000 | 56.39 | 5.13 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,800 | 52.51 | 4.86 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,600 | 39.75 | 5.23 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,400 | 39.58 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,600 | 39.75 | 5.23 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,000 | 56.39 | 5.13 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,800 | 52.51 | 4.86 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,400 | 39.58 | 4.71 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,700 | 42.00 | 4.83 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,600 | 41.59 | 4.84 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,000 | 40.59 | 4.51 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,700 | 33.86 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,600 | 41.59 | 4.84 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,700 | 42.00 | 4.83 |
| Kyle Korver | CLE | $4,500 | 20.72 | 4.60 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,000 | 40.59 | 4.51 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,300 | 61.16 | 4.97 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,400 | 40.05 | 4.77 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,600 | 28.26 | 4.28 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,200 | 25.60 | 6.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,200 | 25.60 | 6.09 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,300 | 61.16 | 4.97 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,400 | 40.05 | 4.77 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,100 | 18.93 | 4.62 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,400 | 30.93 | 4.18 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,000 | 28.99 | 4.83 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,400 | 28.73 | 4.49 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,200 | 25.56 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Scott | WAS | $3,700 | 18.62 | 5.03 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,200 | 25.56 | 4.92 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $4,600 | 22.21 | 4.83 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,000 | 28.99 | 4.83 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,900 | 37.91 | 4.80 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $6,100 | 28.50 | 4.67 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,300 | 25.53 | 4.05 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $5,500 | 22.16 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,900 | 37.91 | 4.80 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $6,100 | 28.50 | 4.67 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,700 | 21.76 | 4.63 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,300 | 25.53 | 4.05 |
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.