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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 | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Alec Burks |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SF | Evan Turner |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Derrick Favors |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| C | Greg Monroe |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 292.94 |
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 | $10,700 | 51.33 | 4.80 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,100 | 41.68 | 4.58 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,500 | 40.89 | 4.81 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,300 | 23.72 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $4,000 | 19.93 | 4.98 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,500 | 40.89 | 4.81 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,700 | 51.33 | 4.80 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,100 | 18.95 | 4.62 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,700 | 38.86 | 4.47 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,100 | 37.85 | 5.33 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,600 | 33.07 | 4.35 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $6,700 | 30.65 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Burks | UTA | $4,800 | 26.96 | 5.62 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,100 | 37.85 | 5.33 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,700 | 38.86 | 4.47 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $4,200 | 18.33 | 4.36 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $8,600 | 38.68 | 4.50 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $7,000 | 30.06 | 0.00 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $5,100 | 23.80 | 4.67 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,000 | 23.28 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $5,100 | 23.80 | 4.67 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,000 | 23.28 | 4.66 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,600 | 38.68 | 4.50 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,600 | 14.84 | 4.12 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $7,000 | 30.76 | 4.39 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,800 | 28.24 | 4.15 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,200 | 25.44 | 4.89 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $4,800 | 20.52 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,200 | 25.44 | 4.89 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $3,700 | 16.39 | 4.43 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $7,000 | 30.76 | 4.39 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $3,900 | 17.10 | 4.38 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,400 | 35.27 | 4.77 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,900 | 29.01 | 4.20 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,000 | 27.88 | 3.48 |
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $4,500 | 26.19 | 5.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $4,500 | 26.19 | 5.82 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,700 | 23.65 | 5.03 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $4,900 | 23.87 | 4.87 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,400 | 35.27 | 4.77 |
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.