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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 | Kris Dunn |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Josh Okogie |
| SG | Evan Fournier |
| SF | Jonathan Isaac |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| PF | Tobias Harris |
| C | Robin Lopez |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 296.52 |
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 | 56.46 | 4.95 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,900 | 46.52 | 4.70 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,400 | 44.64 | 4.75 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 44.25 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,400 | 56.46 | 4.95 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $5,800 | 28.35 | 4.89 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,400 | 44.64 | 4.75 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 44.25 | 4.71 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,100 | 56.29 | 4.65 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,400 | 38.77 | 4.62 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,000 | 37.27 | 4.66 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,300 | 32.87 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,500 | 27.29 | 4.96 |
| Josh Okogie | MIN | $3,700 | 18.15 | 4.90 |
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $3,900 | 19.07 | 4.89 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,300 | 25.63 | 4.84 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $11,300 | 47.77 | 4.23 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 47.50 | 4.90 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,700 | 46.54 | 4.80 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | CHI | $7,400 | 31.54 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 47.50 | 4.90 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,700 | 46.54 | 4.80 |
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $5,600 | 26.37 | 4.71 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,700 | 26.13 | 4.58 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $8,000 | 40.33 | 5.04 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $9,100 | 39.30 | 4.32 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,100 | 34.09 | 4.80 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,600 | 33.81 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $4,700 | 25.61 | 5.45 |
| Amir Johnson | PHI | $3,500 | 17.67 | 5.05 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $8,000 | 40.33 | 5.04 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,500 | 32.56 | 5.01 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,500 | 55.86 | 4.86 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,500 | 47.08 | 4.48 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $8,700 | 40.95 | 4.71 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,300 | 38.02 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,500 | 55.86 | 4.86 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,800 | 32.99 | 4.85 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $5,500 | 26.46 | 4.81 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,600 | 36.22 | 4.77 |
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.