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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 | Trey Burke |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Tyler Dorsey |
| SG | Delon Wright |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | Lance Stephenson |
| PF | Maxi Kleber |
| PF | Christian Wood |
| C | Jonas Valanciunas |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 317.27 |
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 | $11,600 | 57.88 | 4.99 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 43.74 | 4.46 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,600 | 41.65 | 4.34 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $16,500 | 39.49 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Burke | DAL | $3,600 | 21.97 | 6.10 |
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $6,900 | 35.29 | 5.11 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,600 | 57.88 | 4.99 |
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $5,900 | 29.19 | 4.95 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,600 | 41.93 | 4.37 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,900 | 40.07 | 4.50 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,300 | 34.52 | 4.73 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,300 | 33.94 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Dorsey | MEM | $4,500 | 27.40 | 6.09 |
| Delon Wright | MEM | $6,000 | 33.76 | 5.63 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,200 | 27.27 | 5.24 |
| Monte Morris | DEN | $4,000 | 19.79 | 4.95 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $10,200 | 47.59 | 4.67 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,100 | 45.85 | 4.54 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,500 | 33.74 | 4.50 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,100 | 29.45 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | LAL | $4,900 | 27.02 | 5.51 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $5,500 | 27.46 | 4.99 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,100 | 29.45 | 4.83 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $5,000 | 23.94 | 4.79 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,200 | 43.30 | 4.71 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,800 | 41.83 | 4.75 |
| John Collins | ATL | $13,000 | 34.19 | 2.63 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,600 | 33.65 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $3,800 | 20.66 | 5.44 |
| Christian Wood | NOP | $5,800 | 30.94 | 5.33 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $3,600 | 18.83 | 5.23 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $4,900 | 24.58 | 5.02 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,400 | 49.45 | 4.75 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $8,500 | 46.13 | 5.43 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $8,800 | 39.26 | 4.46 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $7,700 | 39.17 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $8,500 | 46.13 | 5.43 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,800 | 25.42 | 5.30 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $7,700 | 39.17 | 5.09 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $3,900 | 19.50 | 5.00 |
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.