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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 | John Wall |
| PG | Ricky Rubio |
| SG | Caris LeVert |
| SG | Dennis Schroder |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Jae Crowder |
| PF | Josh Jackson |
| PF | Jerami Grant |
| C | Steven Adams |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 303.68 |
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 | $12,700 | 52.83 | 4.16 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,500 | 47.02 | 4.95 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 46.28 | 4.63 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,900 | 31.88 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,700 | 29.00 | 5.09 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,500 | 47.02 | 4.95 |
| Isaiah Canaan | PHO | $4,200 | 20.00 | 4.76 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $4,600 | 21.80 | 4.74 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,200 | 38.82 | 4.73 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,500 | 38.06 | 4.48 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $6,700 | 32.99 | 4.92 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $6,800 | 32.43 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $6,700 | 32.99 | 4.92 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,100 | 24.59 | 4.82 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $5,200 | 24.82 | 4.77 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $6,800 | 32.43 | 4.77 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 47.77 | 4.68 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,900 | 39.35 | 4.42 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,000 | 31.28 | 4.47 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,600 | 30.11 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,900 | 26.22 | 5.35 |
| Jeff Green | WAS | $4,000 | 19.39 | 4.85 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,100 | 19.68 | 4.80 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 47.77 | 4.68 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,600 | 37.63 | 4.95 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,200 | 35.39 | 4.92 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $5,500 | 30.84 | 5.61 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,000 | 26.39 | 6.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,000 | 26.39 | 6.60 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $5,500 | 30.84 | 5.61 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $4,800 | 25.72 | 5.36 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,600 | 37.63 | 4.95 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,300 | 39.42 | 4.75 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,900 | 37.53 | 4.75 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $8,000 | 37.10 | 4.64 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,300 | 36.14 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Jones | GS | $3,600 | 18.08 | 5.02 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,300 | 36.14 | 4.95 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,300 | 39.42 | 4.75 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,900 | 37.53 | 4.75 |
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.