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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 | Ricky Rubio |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Rodney Hood |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Jayson Tatum |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| PF | Carmelo Anthony |
| C | Myles Turner |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 305.95 |
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 | 58.66 | 4.93 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,000 | 40.68 | 4.52 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $8,600 | 35.78 | 4.16 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,500 | 35.54 | 5.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,500 | 35.54 | 5.47 |
| George Hill | CLE | $4,000 | 20.96 | 5.24 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,500 | 27.19 | 4.94 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,900 | 58.66 | 4.93 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 56.59 | 4.84 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,500 | 45.25 | 4.76 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,800 | 38.11 | 4.89 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,200 | 35.82 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney Hood | CLE | $3,900 | 21.48 | 5.51 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,800 | 38.11 | 4.89 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 56.59 | 4.84 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,500 | 45.25 | 4.76 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 56.69 | 4.69 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 52.94 | 4.81 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,700 | 42.52 | 4.89 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,900 | 37.45 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,600 | 32.84 | 4.98 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,700 | 42.52 | 4.89 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 52.94 | 4.81 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,900 | 37.45 | 4.74 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,100 | 32.56 | 4.02 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,700 | 31.11 | 5.46 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,700 | 27.16 | 4.76 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $5,000 | 25.56 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,700 | 31.11 | 5.46 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $5,000 | 25.56 | 5.11 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,700 | 27.16 | 4.76 |
| John Henson | MIL | $5,400 | 24.80 | 4.59 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,500 | 45.39 | 4.32 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,500 | 35.90 | 4.22 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,400 | 34.81 | 4.70 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,700 | 34.72 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Turner | IND | $5,400 | 28.41 | 5.26 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,400 | 34.81 | 4.70 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,300 | 29.36 | 4.66 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,700 | 34.72 | 4.51 |
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.