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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 | Raymond Felton |
| PG | D’Angelo Russell |
| SG | Jordan Clarkson |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| SF | Taurean Prince |
| PF | Kyle Kuzma |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 301.75 |
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 | $11,300 | 52.99 | 4.69 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $8,800 | 41.66 | 4.73 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,600 | 37.94 | 4.99 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $6,700 | 32.21 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,600 | 37.94 | 4.99 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $6,700 | 32.21 | 4.81 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $8,800 | 41.66 | 4.73 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,300 | 52.99 | 4.69 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,300 | 32.03 | 5.08 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,000 | 24.65 | 4.93 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $5,500 | 24.27 | 4.41 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $4,200 | 22.74 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $4,200 | 22.74 | 5.41 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,300 | 32.03 | 5.08 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,100 | 20.62 | 5.03 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,000 | 24.65 | 4.93 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $8,400 | 40.10 | 4.77 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,700 | 38.80 | 4.46 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $5,400 | 28.96 | 5.36 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,700 | 27.21 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $5,400 | 28.96 | 5.36 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,400 | 40.10 | 4.77 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,700 | 27.21 | 4.77 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,500 | 21.44 | 4.76 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 57.06 | 4.96 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $7,500 | 35.03 | 4.67 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $6,600 | 29.47 | 4.46 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $5,400 | 27.00 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $5,400 | 27.00 | 5.00 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 57.06 | 4.96 |
| Trevor Booker | BKN | $5,600 | 26.35 | 4.70 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $7,500 | 35.03 | 4.67 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,500 | 60.93 | 5.30 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,900 | 42.65 | 4.31 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $7,500 | 33.37 | 4.45 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,400 | 30.19 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,500 | 60.93 | 5.30 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,500 | 26.38 | 4.80 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,400 | 30.19 | 4.72 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $7,500 | 33.37 | 4.45 |
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.