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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 | Terry Rozier |
| PG | Ricky Rubio |
| SG | Wesley Matthews |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | Dorian Finney-Smith |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| C | Enes Kanter |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 294.26 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,200 | 47.93 | 4.70 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,800 | 46.15 | 4.71 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,000 | 43.58 | 4.36 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,400 | 39.93 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,600 | 23.07 | 5.01 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,900 | 24.42 | 4.98 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,300 | 31.27 | 4.96 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $7,100 | 34.10 | 4.80 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,600 | 44.46 | 4.63 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,500 | 40.74 | 4.79 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,200 | 38.46 | 4.69 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,400 | 37.83 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,600 | 23.72 | 5.16 |
| Garrett Temple | MEM | $4,100 | 20.52 | 5.00 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,700 | 22.94 | 4.88 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,500 | 40.74 | 4.79 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,200 | 54.52 | 4.47 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,800 | 52.83 | 4.48 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 50.02 | 4.63 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,800 | 45.11 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Finney-Smith | DAL | $4,300 | 21.36 | 4.97 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $4,400 | 20.92 | 4.75 |
| Jeff Green | WAS | $3,700 | 17.18 | 4.64 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 50.02 | 4.63 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,800 | 43.69 | 4.96 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 35.69 | 4.41 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,200 | 35.16 | 4.29 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $7,100 | 32.38 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,300 | 26.58 | 5.01 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,500 | 27.27 | 4.96 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,800 | 43.69 | 4.96 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,000 | 23.86 | 4.77 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,100 | 42.99 | 4.26 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $8,300 | 39.72 | 4.79 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,700 | 38.47 | 4.42 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,500 | 38.03 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,500 | 38.03 | 5.07 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $5,500 | 26.95 | 4.90 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,600 | 37.20 | 4.89 |
| Ian Mahinmi | WAS | $3,600 | 17.23 | 4.79 |
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.