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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 | Rajon Rondo |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Dennis Schroder |
| SG | Jordan Clarkson |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Gary Harris |
| PF | Marquese Chriss |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 331.2 |
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 | 59.75 | 5.11 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,400 | 45.01 | 4.79 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,200 | 42.97 | 4.67 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,000 | 37.75 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $5,600 | 34.11 | 6.09 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,700 | 59.75 | 5.11 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,300 | 27.02 | 5.10 |
| Collin Sexton | CLE | $5,200 | 26.29 | 5.06 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,700 | 42.01 | 4.33 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,900 | 39.71 | 4.46 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,400 | 39.34 | 4.68 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,600 | 38.88 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,100 | 33.57 | 6.58 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $5,400 | 29.23 | 5.41 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,000 | 21.52 | 5.38 |
| Marco Belinelli | SAS | $3,800 | 20.36 | 5.36 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $12,300 | 56.47 | 4.59 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 52.56 | 4.69 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,500 | 47.07 | 4.95 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $7,400 | 33.14 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $5,600 | 29.83 | 5.33 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,400 | 22.81 | 5.18 |
| Kenrich Williams | NOP | $5,000 | 25.81 | 5.16 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,600 | 28.66 | 5.12 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,800 | 42.85 | 4.87 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $9,000 | 41.24 | 4.58 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,300 | 40.85 | 4.92 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $8,000 | 38.42 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquese Chriss | CLE | $3,600 | 25.72 | 7.14 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $6,000 | 35.40 | 5.90 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $5,200 | 30.18 | 5.80 |
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $4,700 | 26.18 | 5.57 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,100 | 52.45 | 4.72 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,300 | 50.43 | 4.90 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,400 | 45.57 | 4.38 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $8,500 | 43.54 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $4,300 | 22.42 | 5.21 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $8,500 | 43.54 | 5.12 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $4,600 | 23.41 | 5.09 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,700 | 32.92 | 4.91 |
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.