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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 | Russell Westbrook |
| PG | Ricky Rubio |
| SG | Jamal Crawford |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Bojan Bogdanovic |
| SF | Corey Brewer |
| PF | Carmelo Anthony |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| C | Myles Turner |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 303.36 |
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 | $12,100 | 60.06 | 4.96 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,800 | 38.20 | 4.34 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,200 | 37.99 | 5.28 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $7,300 | 34.01 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,200 | 37.99 | 5.28 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,100 | 60.06 | 4.96 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,600 | 26.56 | 4.74 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $7,300 | 34.01 | 4.66 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,200 | 59.50 | 4.88 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,800 | 46.91 | 4.79 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,100 | 38.61 | 4.77 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,200 | 29.26 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,200 | 59.50 | 4.88 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,800 | 46.91 | 4.79 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,100 | 38.61 | 4.77 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,200 | 29.26 | 4.72 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 59.14 | 4.89 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,000 | 41.48 | 5.18 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,700 | 40.60 | 4.67 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,600 | 28.60 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $5,000 | 26.71 | 5.34 |
| Corey Brewer | OKC | $4,500 | 23.34 | 5.19 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,000 | 41.48 | 5.18 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 59.14 | 4.89 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,100 | 36.11 | 4.46 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $5,600 | 29.60 | 5.29 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,400 | 27.59 | 5.11 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,700 | 27.17 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $5,600 | 29.60 | 5.29 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $4,300 | 22.30 | 5.19 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,400 | 27.59 | 5.11 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,500 | 22.73 | 5.05 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,000 | 45.10 | 4.51 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,200 | 38.33 | 4.67 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,000 | 35.92 | 4.49 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,500 | 32.56 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Turner | IND | $5,500 | 29.08 | 5.29 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,500 | 32.56 | 5.01 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,200 | 38.33 | 4.67 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,000 | 45.10 | 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.