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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 | Terry Rozier |
| SG | Josh Hart |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Michael Kidd-Gilchrist |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| PF | Kyle Kuzma |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| C | Tyson Chandler |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 307.31 |
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 | $11,900 | 59.55 | 5.00 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,100 | 42.03 | 4.62 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,300 | 40.23 | 4.33 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $8,100 | 36.13 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,100 | 21.07 | 5.14 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,900 | 59.55 | 5.00 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $4,800 | 23.83 | 4.96 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $6,600 | 32.24 | 4.88 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 57.25 | 5.20 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,800 | 39.79 | 5.10 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,600 | 37.88 | 4.40 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,100 | 37.30 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | LAL | $3,900 | 22.68 | 5.81 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 57.25 | 5.20 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $5,300 | 27.36 | 5.16 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,800 | 39.79 | 5.10 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,800 | 42.78 | 4.86 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,400 | 38.64 | 4.60 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $6,600 | 31.41 | 4.76 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,100 | 31.14 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Huestis | OKC | $3,500 | 17.85 | 5.10 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,800 | 42.78 | 4.86 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $4,800 | 23.10 | 4.81 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $6,600 | 31.41 | 4.76 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,500 | 38.94 | 4.58 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,700 | 37.91 | 4.36 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,500 | 34.73 | 5.34 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,500 | 32.19 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,500 | 34.73 | 5.34 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $4,700 | 24.34 | 5.18 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,500 | 32.19 | 4.95 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $5,900 | 28.30 | 4.80 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,500 | 47.90 | 4.56 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,800 | 42.88 | 4.38 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,600 | 40.37 | 4.69 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,400 | 36.91 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Chandler | PHO | $4,200 | 21.81 | 5.19 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,400 | 36.91 | 4.99 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,600 | 40.37 | 4.69 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,800 | 36.62 | 4.69 |
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.