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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 | Elfrid Payton |
| SG | Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot |
| SG | Jordan Crawford |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Khris Middleton |
| PF | Marvin Williams |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| C | Kyle O’Quinn |
| Salary | $55,300 |
| Expected Points | 289.63 |
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 | 62.96 | 4.63 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,400 | 45.80 | 4.40 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 44.45 | 4.45 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 41.11 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $3,700 | 21.91 | 5.92 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,600 | 39.68 | 5.22 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $6,000 | 30.12 | 5.02 |
| Shelvin Mack | UTA | $3,600 | 18.04 | 5.01 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,100 | 49.80 | 4.93 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,200 | 41.57 | 4.52 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,500 | 34.33 | 4.58 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,000 | 33.36 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot | PHI | $4,200 | 26.28 | 6.26 |
| Jordan Crawford | NO | $3,700 | 21.96 | 5.94 |
| J.R. Smith | CLE | $3,600 | 19.81 | 5.50 |
| Sean Kilpatrick | BKN | $4,000 | 20.50 | 5.12 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,700 | 51.09 | 4.77 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $10,000 | 48.55 | 4.85 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,900 | 40.82 | 4.59 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,200 | 39.93 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $4,300 | 24.42 | 5.68 |
| Justin Anderson | PHI | $4,000 | 22.47 | 5.62 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,200 | 31.29 | 5.05 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $4,600 | 23.02 | 5.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,200 | 50.87 | 4.54 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,000 | 41.80 | 4.18 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 34.80 | 4.52 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $5,800 | 32.31 | 5.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $5,800 | 32.31 | 5.57 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,600 | 30.16 | 5.38 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,800 | 25.79 | 5.37 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,600 | 29.12 | 5.20 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $9,600 | 53.60 | 5.58 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,200 | 45.86 | 4.50 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,200 | 41.43 | 4.50 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,900 | 38.14 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle O’Quinn | NY | $3,800 | 23.31 | 6.13 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $9,600 | 53.60 | 5.58 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,900 | 27.07 | 5.52 |
| Guillermo Hernangómez | NY | $5,500 | 28.58 | 5.20 |
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.