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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 | Russell Westbrook |
| PG | Spencer Dinwiddie |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Jeremy Lamb |
| SF | Shabazz Muhammad |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Marquese Chriss |
| PF | Ryan Anderson |
| C | Marcin Gortat |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 314.31 |
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 | $10,800 | 54.12 | 5.01 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,200 | 51.41 | 5.04 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,400 | 41.94 | 4.46 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,100 | 37.63 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $4,400 | 24.49 | 5.56 |
| Mike James | PHO | $4,300 | 23.12 | 5.38 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,900 | 20.36 | 5.22 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,200 | 51.41 | 5.04 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 56.36 | 4.86 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,000 | 38.73 | 4.84 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,800 | 36.82 | 4.72 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 34.24 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,600 | 29.41 | 5.25 |
| Danny Green | SAS | $5,200 | 26.92 | 5.18 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $4,500 | 22.70 | 5.04 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $5,800 | 29.25 | 5.04 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,700 | 53.62 | 5.01 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,100 | 51.11 | 5.06 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,700 | 42.70 | 4.91 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,500 | 29.47 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabazz Muhammad | MIN | $3,000 | 18.74 | 6.25 |
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $3,900 | 20.96 | 5.37 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,100 | 51.11 | 5.06 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,700 | 53.62 | 5.01 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,900 | 43.42 | 4.88 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,800 | 40.68 | 4.62 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 39.43 | 5.06 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $7,200 | 36.03 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,300 | 25.30 | 5.88 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,100 | 23.86 | 5.82 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $5,500 | 28.99 | 5.27 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $5,000 | 26.06 | 5.21 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,100 | 45.22 | 4.48 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,700 | 42.91 | 4.93 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,500 | 40.88 | 4.81 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,800 | 40.25 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $3,600 | 19.96 | 5.54 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,100 | 30.92 | 5.07 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,200 | 36.10 | 5.01 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $4,900 | 24.17 | 4.93 |
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.