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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 | Patrick Beverley |
| PG | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Jordan Clarkson |
| SG | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Kristaps Porzingis |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| C | DeAndre Jordan |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 275.55 |
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 | $11,800 | 54.09 | 4.58 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,600 | 37.32 | 4.34 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $6,800 | 26.94 | 3.96 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $5,400 | 26.81 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $5,400 | 26.81 | 4.96 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,800 | 54.09 | 4.58 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,600 | 37.32 | 4.34 |
| Tyler Ennis | LAL | $3,000 | 12.36 | 4.12 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,800 | 37.05 | 4.21 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $5,500 | 26.78 | 4.87 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $6,500 | 26.56 | 4.09 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $4,700 | 22.93 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $4,700 | 22.93 | 4.88 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $5,500 | 26.78 | 4.87 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $4,700 | 22.88 | 4.87 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $4,700 | 21.39 | 4.55 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $8,600 | 38.80 | 4.51 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,800 | 28.78 | 4.23 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $5,800 | 25.83 | 4.45 |
| C.J. Miles | TOR | $4,400 | 17.74 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $8,600 | 38.80 | 4.51 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $5,800 | 25.83 | 4.45 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,800 | 28.78 | 4.23 |
| Lance Thomas | NYK | $3,000 | 10.98 | 3.66 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,500 | 41.82 | 4.40 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,200 | 35.82 | 4.37 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $8,000 | 30.42 | 3.80 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,300 | 26.49 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $4,900 | 23.42 | 4.78 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,500 | 41.82 | 4.40 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,200 | 35.82 | 4.37 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,300 | 26.49 | 4.20 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,200 | 37.84 | 4.61 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $7,400 | 32.48 | 4.39 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,300 | 27.52 | 4.37 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $5,900 | 26.89 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,200 | 37.84 | 4.61 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,400 | 24.67 | 4.57 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $5,900 | 26.89 | 4.56 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $7,400 | 32.48 | 4.39 |
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.