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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 |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Royce O’Neale |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Boban Marjanovic |
| G | Mike Conley |
| F | Kevin Durant |
| Util | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 277.81 |
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 | $11,700 | 55.22 | 4.72 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,700 | 48.34 | 4.52 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,400 | 45.76 | 4.87 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,100 | 45.20 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,500 | 30.65 | 4.72 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,400 | 45.76 | 4.87 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,200 | 30.74 | 4.96 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,700 | 37.68 | 4.89 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,300 | 48.31 | 4.69 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,600 | 42.47 | 4.42 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,200 | 36.96 | 4.51 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $7,600 | 33.09 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,700 | 26.14 | 4.59 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $5,300 | 23.97 | 4.52 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,200 | 36.96 | 4.51 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $5,400 | 24.56 | 4.55 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 50.83 | 4.75 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,800 | 39.91 | 4.07 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,900 | 35.67 | 4.52 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,700 | 34.41 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $3,500 | 19.35 | 5.53 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,000 | 29.23 | 4.87 |
| Jabari Parker | CHI | $6,900 | 31.62 | 4.58 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,400 | 27.36 | 5.07 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 37.41 | 4.68 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,300 | 27.80 | 4.41 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,000 | 26.95 | 4.49 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,700 | 27.07 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,700 | 27.07 | 4.75 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 37.41 | 4.68 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $4,800 | 21.28 | 4.43 |
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $5,500 | 23.00 | 4.18 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,500 | 43.98 | 4.63 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,900 | 40.25 | 4.52 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $8,600 | 38.21 | 4.44 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $10,100 | 39.77 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boban Marjanovic | LAC | $3,600 | 23.76 | 6.60 |
| Dwight Howard | WAS | $6,200 | 29.80 | 4.81 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $6,500 | 27.96 | 4.30 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | CHI | $7,200 | 26.83 | 3.73 |
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.