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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 | Yogi Ferrell |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Tyrone Wallace |
| SG | Wesley Matthews |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Marvin Williams |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 294.96 |
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 | $12,200 | 57.20 | 4.69 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,500 | 47.93 | 4.56 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,200 | 44.12 | 4.33 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,900 | 37.86 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $4,600 | 24.79 | 5.39 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $7,600 | 37.57 | 4.94 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,500 | 32.04 | 4.93 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $5,500 | 25.92 | 4.71 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,100 | 41.41 | 4.55 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,700 | 38.98 | 4.48 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $9,500 | 36.24 | 3.81 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 30.26 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,200 | 26.57 | 5.11 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $5,300 | 26.51 | 5.00 |
| Avery Bradley | DET | $5,300 | 26.16 | 4.93 |
| Tyrone Wallace | LAC | $4,200 | 20.48 | 4.88 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,600 | 47.76 | 4.51 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,500 | 36.74 | 4.90 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SAS | $9,500 | 36.11 | 3.80 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $7,300 | 32.61 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,600 | 24.68 | 5.37 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,500 | 36.74 | 4.90 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,100 | 20.02 | 4.88 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $4,500 | 21.21 | 4.71 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,000 | 41.87 | 4.65 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,500 | 40.21 | 4.23 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 39.15 | 5.02 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,400 | 32.86 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $3,600 | 19.33 | 5.37 |
| David West | GS | $3,700 | 19.82 | 5.36 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $5,100 | 26.81 | 5.26 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,400 | 32.86 | 5.13 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,900 | 46.02 | 4.65 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,300 | 39.38 | 4.23 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,800 | 35.12 | 3.99 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,300 | 29.84 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,000 | 24.88 | 4.98 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,500 | 21.83 | 4.85 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,700 | 27.54 | 4.83 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,300 | 29.84 | 4.74 |
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.