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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 | Jarrett Jack |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Jordan Clarkson |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | Trevor Ariza |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| PF | Kristaps Porzingis |
| PF | Gorgui Dieng |
| C | Al Horford |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 306.58 |
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 | $11,500 | 58.25 | 5.06 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,400 | 43.95 | 4.68 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,900 | 41.06 | 4.61 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,500 | 39.85 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $4,500 | 23.50 | 5.22 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,500 | 58.25 | 5.06 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,500 | 32.69 | 5.03 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,500 | 39.85 | 4.69 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,000 | 58.73 | 4.89 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,600 | 34.66 | 4.56 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 33.15 | 4.74 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,600 | 31.24 | 5.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $4,000 | 25.21 | 6.30 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,600 | 31.24 | 5.58 |
| Dwyane Wade | CLE | $5,300 | 26.32 | 4.97 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,000 | 58.73 | 4.89 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,000 | 55.51 | 4.63 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $12,100 | 53.78 | 4.44 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,700 | 44.12 | 5.07 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,700 | 36.74 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,700 | 44.12 | 5.07 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,600 | 27.38 | 4.89 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,600 | 31.83 | 4.82 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,700 | 36.74 | 4.77 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,400 | 43.95 | 4.68 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,800 | 40.54 | 4.61 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,600 | 37.93 | 4.41 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,500 | 34.49 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,700 | 28.25 | 4.96 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $4,200 | 20.47 | 4.87 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,700 | 26.67 | 4.68 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,400 | 43.95 | 4.68 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,700 | 46.66 | 4.36 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,800 | 45.78 | 4.24 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 35.87 | 5.12 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,000 | 34.80 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 35.87 | 5.12 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,300 | 22.02 | 5.12 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,500 | 31.04 | 4.78 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,600 | 30.30 | 4.59 |
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.