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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 | Lonzo Ball |
| PG | J.J. Barea |
| SG | Jordan Clarkson |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Courtney Lee |
| PF | Jordan Bell |
| PF | Taj Gibson |
| C | Kevin Love |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 294.93 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,700 | 35.45 | 4.60 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,500 | 35.43 | 4.72 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $7,700 | 34.20 | 4.44 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,500 | 28.21 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $4,700 | 22.98 | 4.89 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $5,500 | 26.43 | 4.81 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,700 | 27.30 | 4.79 |
| Frank Mason III | SAC | $4,200 | 20.09 | 4.78 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,600 | 32.75 | 4.31 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,500 | 30.09 | 4.63 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $6,100 | 28.34 | 4.65 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,300 | 28.11 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,300 | 28.11 | 5.30 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $6,100 | 28.34 | 4.65 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,100 | 23.64 | 4.63 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,500 | 30.09 | 4.63 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,600 | 56.85 | 4.51 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,900 | 56.10 | 4.71 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,500 | 44.48 | 4.68 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,600 | 31.76 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $5,300 | 26.69 | 5.03 |
| Omri Casspi | GS | $4,100 | 20.32 | 4.96 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,700 | 22.89 | 4.87 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,600 | 31.76 | 4.81 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $10,200 | 45.11 | 4.42 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $7,500 | 31.50 | 4.20 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,700 | 31.31 | 4.67 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,800 | 30.93 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Bell | GS | $4,300 | 24.12 | 5.61 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,800 | 30.93 | 5.33 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $4,500 | 22.24 | 4.94 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $3,700 | 17.53 | 4.74 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,100 | 44.62 | 4.42 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,400 | 42.12 | 4.48 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,900 | 37.03 | 4.69 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,700 | 28.69 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $4,300 | 21.81 | 5.07 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,900 | 37.03 | 4.69 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,000 | 27.33 | 4.55 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,400 | 42.12 | 4.48 |
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.