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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 | Donovan Mitchell |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Corey Brewer |
| SF | Lance Stephenson |
| PF | Mike Scott |
| PF | Carmelo Anthony |
| C | Marcin Gortat |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 302.29 |
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 | $10,600 | 56.08 | 5.29 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,700 | 53.51 | 5.00 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,900 | 40.34 | 4.53 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,400 | 40.03 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,400 | 40.03 | 5.41 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,600 | 56.08 | 5.29 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $4,800 | 24.68 | 5.14 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,700 | 53.51 | 5.00 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 57.33 | 4.86 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,600 | 41.81 | 4.86 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,200 | 41.35 | 4.49 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,600 | 38.90 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 57.33 | 4.86 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,600 | 41.81 | 4.86 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,800 | 36.51 | 4.68 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $5,800 | 26.57 | 4.58 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,800 | 58.80 | 4.98 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,400 | 40.33 | 4.80 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,100 | 39.01 | 4.82 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $5,700 | 28.30 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,800 | 58.80 | 4.98 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $5,700 | 28.30 | 4.96 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $3,800 | 18.72 | 4.93 |
| Corey Brewer | OKC | $4,300 | 20.97 | 4.88 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,700 | 30.83 | 4.00 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,600 | 28.83 | 4.37 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,000 | 28.29 | 4.72 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $5,600 | 28.15 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $5,600 | 28.15 | 5.03 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,000 | 28.29 | 4.72 |
| Mike Scott | WAS | $3,700 | 17.21 | 4.65 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,400 | 23.81 | 4.41 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,500 | 42.08 | 4.43 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,000 | 38.53 | 4.82 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,200 | 36.94 | 4.50 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,300 | 26.74 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,100 | 21.99 | 5.36 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,000 | 38.53 | 4.82 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,200 | 36.94 | 4.50 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,500 | 42.08 | 4.43 |
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.