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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 | Russell Westbrook |
| PG | Emmanuel Mudiay |
| SG | Alec Burks |
| SG | Dennis Schroder |
| SF | E’Twaun Moore |
| SF | Taurean Prince |
| PF | Jonas Jerebko |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Julius Randle |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 301.88 |
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 | $11,400 | 54.54 | 4.78 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,500 | 45.56 | 4.80 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,700 | 44.08 | 4.54 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,200 | 37.48 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $5,000 | 25.41 | 5.08 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,500 | 45.56 | 4.80 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,400 | 54.54 | 4.78 |
| Tim Frazier | NOP | $5,200 | 24.86 | 4.78 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 53.42 | 4.65 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,200 | 42.35 | 4.60 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,100 | 38.27 | 4.72 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,800 | 36.45 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Burks | CLE | $4,000 | 20.98 | 5.25 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $3,800 | 18.79 | 4.94 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $4,200 | 20.52 | 4.89 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,300 | 21.02 | 4.89 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,000 | 51.86 | 4.71 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,400 | 46.16 | 4.44 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,600 | 41.22 | 4.79 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,300 | 32.95 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,600 | 28.01 | 5.00 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $5,000 | 24.14 | 4.83 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,600 | 41.22 | 4.79 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,600 | 21.88 | 4.76 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,700 | 65.84 | 5.18 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,200 | 43.00 | 4.67 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,100 | 37.93 | 4.68 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $8,300 | 36.67 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Jerebko | GS | $3,800 | 19.87 | 5.23 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,700 | 65.84 | 5.18 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,500 | 27.51 | 5.00 |
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $3,700 | 18.47 | 4.99 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,000 | 46.75 | 4.68 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 45.66 | 4.86 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,500 | 42.06 | 4.95 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,700 | 41.77 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,100 | 37.44 | 5.27 |
| Jordan Bell | GS | $3,500 | 18.20 | 5.20 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,800 | 19.30 | 5.08 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $6,700 | 33.93 | 5.06 |
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.