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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 | Kemba Walker |
| PG | Dennis Schroder |
| SG | Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SF | Justin Anderson |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| PF | Kristaps Porzingis |
| C | Shawn Long |
| Salary | $53,900 |
| Expected Points | 285.46 |
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 | $13,600 | 61.67 | 4.53 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,400 | 44.82 | 4.31 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 44.36 | 4.44 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,500 | 39.87 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $3,700 | 20.58 | 5.56 |
| Ron Baker | NY | $3,500 | 19.05 | 5.44 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,000 | 36.96 | 5.28 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $3,600 | 18.92 | 5.25 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,100 | 43.09 | 4.27 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,000 | 40.11 | 5.01 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,200 | 39.50 | 4.29 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 33.95 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot | PHI | $3,900 | 22.93 | 5.88 |
| Troy Daniels | MEM | $3,500 | 20.51 | 5.86 |
| Lou Williams | HOU | $4,600 | 26.88 | 5.84 |
| Jordan Crawford | NO | $3,700 | 21.52 | 5.81 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,700 | 47.14 | 4.41 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,900 | 46.04 | 4.65 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,900 | 43.36 | 4.87 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,400 | 39.26 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Anderson | PHI | $3,600 | 22.15 | 6.15 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $4,600 | 24.46 | 5.32 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,200 | 22.06 | 5.25 |
| C.J. Miles | IND | $3,600 | 18.06 | 5.02 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,200 | 49.18 | 4.39 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,000 | 42.53 | 4.25 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,400 | 37.12 | 5.02 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $7,200 | 35.85 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $5,600 | 32.63 | 5.83 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $4,500 | 24.75 | 5.50 |
| Kenneth Faried | DEN | $5,100 | 27.75 | 5.44 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $5,000 | 26.14 | 5.23 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $9,600 | 50.92 | 5.30 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,400 | 38.80 | 4.62 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,000 | 34.86 | 3.87 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,600 | 34.70 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawn Long | PHI | $3,700 | 22.27 | 6.02 |
| Brandan Wright | MEM | $3,600 | 20.67 | 5.74 |
| Guillermo Hernangómez | NY | $5,100 | 27.71 | 5.43 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $9,600 | 50.92 | 5.30 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.