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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 | Jeff Teague |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SG | Donovan Mitchell |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | Corey Brewer |
| PF | Carmelo Anthony |
| PF | Derrick Favors |
| C | Rudy Gobert |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 287.82 |
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 | 57.21 | 4.77 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,400 | 38.41 | 5.19 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,700 | 37.91 | 4.36 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $7,200 | 35.19 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,400 | 38.41 | 5.19 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $7,200 | 35.19 | 4.89 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,000 | 57.21 | 4.77 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,700 | 37.91 | 4.36 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,200 | 56.41 | 4.62 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,200 | 40.09 | 4.89 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,400 | 27.80 | 4.34 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,400 | 20.22 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,200 | 40.09 | 4.89 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,200 | 56.41 | 4.62 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,400 | 27.80 | 4.34 |
| Jamal Crawford | MIN | $3,600 | 15.24 | 4.23 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $7,900 | 39.47 | 5.00 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,800 | 38.13 | 4.33 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,300 | 23.79 | 3.78 |
| Corey Brewer | OKC | $4,600 | 21.50 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $7,900 | 39.47 | 5.00 |
| Corey Brewer | OKC | $4,600 | 21.50 | 4.67 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,700 | 20.72 | 4.41 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,800 | 38.13 | 4.33 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $5,600 | 28.82 | 5.15 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,600 | 27.57 | 4.92 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,300 | 19.52 | 3.68 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,200 | 18.34 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $5,600 | 28.82 | 5.15 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,600 | 27.57 | 4.92 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,200 | 18.34 | 4.37 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $3,600 | 14.58 | 4.05 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,200 | 44.22 | 4.33 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,100 | 36.55 | 4.51 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,600 | 34.85 | 4.58 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,100 | 25.31 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,600 | 34.85 | 4.58 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,100 | 36.55 | 4.51 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,200 | 44.22 | 4.33 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,100 | 25.31 | 4.15 |
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.