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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 | Cory Joseph |
| PG | Seth Curry |
| SG | Dennis Schroder |
| SG | Dwyane Wade |
| SF | Rodney Hood |
| SF | Tyreke Evans |
| PF | Jerami Grant |
| PF | Luke Kornet |
| C | Kyle O’Quinn |
| Salary | $42,133 |
| Expected Points | 252.97 |
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 | $12,100 | 56.44 | 4.66 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,800 | 42.69 | 4.36 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,000 | 39.10 | 4.34 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,500 | 38.15 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Curry | POR | $4,000 | 27.21 | 6.80 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $3,500 | 23.43 | 6.69 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $4,000 | 25.67 | 6.42 |
| Quinn Cook | GS | $4,000 | 24.67 | 6.17 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,800 | 38.66 | 4.39 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,100 | 38.31 | 4.73 |
| Delon Wright | MEM | $8,900 | 34.38 | 3.86 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,200 | 32.98 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhaire Smith | PHI | $3,500 | 20.07 | 5.74 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $5,333 | 29.67 | 5.56 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,400 | 28.00 | 5.19 |
| Aaron Holiday | IND | $3,700 | 19.03 | 5.14 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Hezonja | NYK | $7,900 | 31.83 | 4.03 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,500 | 31.71 | 4.23 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,600 | 28.94 | 3.37 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $6,000 | 27.58 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $3,600 | 24.53 | 6.81 |
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $4,000 | 25.84 | 6.46 |
| Jonathon Simmons | PHI | $3,500 | 22.61 | 6.46 |
| Doug McDermott | IND | $3,500 | 21.06 | 6.02 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 41.16 | 4.90 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,700 | 36.85 | 4.79 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,000 | 33.40 | 4.77 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $6,900 | 32.94 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khem Birch | ORL | $3,600 | 26.18 | 7.27 |
| Georges Niang | UTA | $3,600 | 25.45 | 7.07 |
| TJ Leaf | IND | $3,500 | 24.71 | 7.06 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $3,500 | 23.49 | 6.71 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,300 | 52.05 | 5.05 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,300 | 43.53 | 4.23 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $8,000 | 39.30 | 4.91 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $7,200 | 36.44 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle O’Quinn | IND | $3,500 | 31.19 | 8.91 |
| Ekpe Udoh | UTA | $3,600 | 28.22 | 7.84 |
| Boban Marjanovic | PHI | $3,500 | 26.35 | 7.53 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $4,000 | 29.57 | 7.39 |
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.