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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 | Fred VanVleet |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SG | CJ McCollum |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| PF | Kelly Olynyk |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| C | Hassan Whiteside |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 299.18 |
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 | $11,800 | 56.28 | 4.77 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,500 | 35.59 | 5.48 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,900 | 34.97 | 4.43 |
| Shabazz Napier | POR | $4,800 | 33.53 | 6.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabazz Napier | POR | $4,800 | 33.53 | 6.99 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $4,800 | 28.20 | 5.88 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $3,600 | 20.42 | 5.67 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,500 | 35.59 | 5.48 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,300 | 42.04 | 4.52 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 38.94 | 5.19 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $6,000 | 26.08 | 4.35 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,500 | 24.64 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $4,400 | 23.32 | 5.30 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 38.94 | 5.19 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $4,600 | 23.76 | 5.17 |
| Garrett Temple | SAC | $3,900 | 19.95 | 5.11 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $8,300 | 37.61 | 4.53 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,800 | 31.49 | 4.63 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,600 | 30.54 | 5.45 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $7,000 | 30.39 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,600 | 30.54 | 5.45 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,000 | 20.06 | 5.01 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,800 | 31.49 | 4.63 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,300 | 37.61 | 4.53 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,300 | 35.87 | 4.32 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,900 | 30.63 | 5.19 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $6,000 | 29.07 | 4.85 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $5,500 | 28.29 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,900 | 30.63 | 5.19 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $5,500 | 28.29 | 5.14 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $6,000 | 29.07 | 4.85 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,700 | 27.45 | 4.82 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,600 | 35.45 | 4.66 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $7,500 | 34.14 | 4.55 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,500 | 34.14 | 4.55 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,100 | 31.55 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismack Biyombo | ORL | $5,600 | 27.03 | 4.83 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,600 | 35.45 | 4.66 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $7,500 | 34.14 | 4.55 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,500 | 34.14 | 4.55 |
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.