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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 | Kyle Lowry |
| PG | Spencer Dinwiddie |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | Reggie Bullock |
| SF | Mario Hezonja |
| PF | Montrezl Harrell |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Rudy Gobert |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 314.97 |
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 | $12,500 | 58.93 | 4.71 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 44.22 | 4.42 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,100 | 41.12 | 4.52 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,700 | 36.70 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $5,500 | 28.79 | 5.23 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,100 | 26.24 | 5.14 |
| Milos Teodosic | LAC | $4,700 | 23.76 | 5.06 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $5,700 | 28.78 | 5.05 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,100 | 56.40 | 4.66 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,900 | 42.82 | 4.81 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,500 | 42.08 | 4.95 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 38.72 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,400 | 30.98 | 5.74 |
| Tyrone Wallace | LAC | $4,400 | 23.74 | 5.40 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,200 | 32.47 | 5.24 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,400 | 32.40 | 5.06 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,400 | 53.00 | 4.65 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 45.03 | 4.41 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,400 | 39.91 | 4.75 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,000 | 39.68 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $3,800 | 24.81 | 6.53 |
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $4,100 | 25.39 | 6.19 |
| Wesley Johnson | LAC | $4,500 | 25.58 | 5.68 |
| Gerald Green | HOU | $3,900 | 21.51 | 5.51 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,500 | 60.74 | 4.86 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,800 | 40.93 | 4.65 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,000 | 40.46 | 4.50 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 36.83 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $4,100 | 27.50 | 6.71 |
| Anthony Tolliver | DET | $3,800 | 22.53 | 5.93 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,400 | 27.97 | 5.18 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,500 | 27.68 | 5.03 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,500 | 45.85 | 4.37 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,600 | 41.89 | 4.36 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,700 | 40.26 | 4.15 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,200 | 37.98 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosta Koufos | SAC | $4,000 | 22.71 | 5.68 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,000 | 20.42 | 5.11 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,000 | 30.20 | 5.03 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,900 | 29.24 | 4.96 |
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.