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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 | Elfrid Payton |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SF | Josh Jackson |
| SF | Nemanja Bjelica |
| PF | Dragan Bender |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Joffrey Lauvergne |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| 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 | $12,000 | 57.78 | 4.82 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 42.52 | 4.29 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,000 | 40.51 | 4.50 |
| Elfrid Payton | PHO | $7,300 | 39.66 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elfrid Payton | PHO | $7,300 | 39.66 | 5.43 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,000 | 57.78 | 4.82 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $7,400 | 35.36 | 4.78 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,700 | 31.61 | 4.72 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,200 | 41.68 | 5.08 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,400 | 35.20 | 4.76 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,300 | 33.78 | 4.63 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,400 | 30.41 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,200 | 41.68 | 5.08 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $5,100 | 24.36 | 4.78 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,400 | 35.20 | 4.76 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,400 | 30.41 | 4.75 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 45.01 | 4.59 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,900 | 40.46 | 4.55 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,300 | 33.32 | 6.29 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,000 | 27.59 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,300 | 33.32 | 6.29 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | MIN | $5,300 | 26.37 | 4.98 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $5,000 | 23.81 | 4.76 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,600 | 26.44 | 4.72 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,800 | 41.20 | 4.68 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 40.28 | 4.91 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 38.61 | 5.01 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,300 | 28.38 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragan Bender | PHO | $3,900 | 19.89 | 5.10 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 38.61 | 5.01 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 40.28 | 4.91 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,900 | 23.65 | 4.83 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 47.71 | 4.59 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,800 | 45.55 | 4.65 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,400 | 39.29 | 4.68 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,000 | 34.57 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,000 | 34.57 | 4.94 |
| Joffrey Lauvergne | SAS | $3,900 | 18.86 | 4.84 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,400 | 39.29 | 4.68 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,800 | 45.55 | 4.65 |
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.