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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 | Shabazz Napier |
| PG | Isaiah Canaan |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| PF | Kyle Kuzma |
| PF | Jordan Bell |
| C | Marcin Gortat |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 314.48 |
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 | $10,900 | 56.83 | 5.21 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,900 | 42.83 | 4.81 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,500 | 41.50 | 4.37 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,500 | 40.72 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabazz Napier | POR | $4,500 | 26.91 | 5.98 |
| Isaiah Canaan | PHO | $4,200 | 24.43 | 5.82 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $3,700 | 19.55 | 5.28 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,900 | 56.83 | 5.21 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,300 | 45.37 | 4.88 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,300 | 43.56 | 4.68 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,700 | 40.81 | 5.30 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,000 | 38.11 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,800 | 21.08 | 5.55 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,700 | 40.81 | 5.30 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $5,100 | 25.53 | 5.00 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,300 | 45.37 | 4.88 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,600 | 56.25 | 4.85 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,900 | 45.03 | 5.06 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,600 | 34.57 | 5.24 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,800 | 33.80 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,000 | 33.28 | 5.55 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $4,700 | 25.99 | 5.53 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,600 | 34.57 | 5.24 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $5,000 | 26.15 | 5.23 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,300 | 49.70 | 4.40 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,400 | 41.71 | 4.44 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,700 | 37.05 | 4.26 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,800 | 35.47 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $4,400 | 25.00 | 5.68 |
| Jordan Bell | GS | $4,500 | 25.13 | 5.58 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $4,100 | 22.20 | 5.41 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,800 | 35.47 | 5.22 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,000 | 49.31 | 4.48 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,700 | 47.07 | 4.40 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,500 | 45.93 | 3.99 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,900 | 43.06 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,500 | 25.54 | 5.68 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHI | $4,000 | 20.82 | 5.21 |
| Kosta Koufos | SAC | $3,900 | 20.30 | 5.20 |
| Brandan Wright | MEM | $3,500 | 17.89 | 5.11 |
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.