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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 | Darren Collison |
| PG | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SG | Donovan Mitchell |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | Bojan Bogdanovic |
| PF | Taj Gibson |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| C | Bam Adebayo |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 302.13 |
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 | 51.79 | 4.58 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,700 | 44.81 | 4.62 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,500 | 42.74 | 5.03 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,200 | 32.42 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,600 | 28.88 | 5.16 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,500 | 42.74 | 5.03 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,900 | 28.96 | 4.91 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,200 | 30.38 | 4.90 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,600 | 39.13 | 4.55 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,000 | 38.74 | 4.84 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,800 | 36.78 | 4.71 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $6,900 | 33.95 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $5,600 | 27.94 | 4.99 |
| Alec Burks | UTA | $3,600 | 17.97 | 4.99 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $6,800 | 33.93 | 4.99 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $6,900 | 33.95 | 4.92 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,100 | 43.66 | 4.32 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,500 | 41.08 | 4.83 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,100 | 35.86 | 4.43 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $7,000 | 31.33 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $4,500 | 22.63 | 5.03 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $5,100 | 24.80 | 4.86 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,500 | 41.08 | 4.83 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $5,800 | 27.61 | 4.76 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,400 | 49.24 | 4.73 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,900 | 42.35 | 4.76 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,900 | 39.79 | 5.04 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 36.51 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,500 | 29.46 | 5.36 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,900 | 39.79 | 5.04 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,800 | 29.25 | 5.04 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $5,300 | 26.64 | 5.03 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,700 | 46.02 | 4.30 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,800 | 42.79 | 4.86 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,900 | 40.41 | 4.54 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $7,900 | 36.97 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,700 | 24.88 | 5.29 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $4,500 | 23.00 | 5.11 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $6,000 | 30.25 | 5.04 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,400 | 31.27 | 4.89 |
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.