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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 | J.J. Barea |
| PG | Kemba Walker |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | Gerald Green |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| PF | Montrezl Harrell |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 309.21 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,700 | 47.55 | 4.90 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,600 | 46.06 | 4.80 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 46.05 | 4.65 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,500 | 43.63 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,400 | 24.13 | 5.48 |
| Derrick Rose | MIN | $4,800 | 24.90 | 5.19 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,500 | 43.63 | 5.13 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,500 | 43.45 | 5.11 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,400 | 45.73 | 4.87 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,800 | 40.89 | 5.24 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,400 | 39.14 | 4.66 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,300 | 36.14 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,800 | 40.89 | 5.24 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,900 | 25.00 | 5.10 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,100 | 25.82 | 5.06 |
| Josh Okogie | MIN | $4,200 | 21.23 | 5.05 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,300 | 54.14 | 4.40 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,900 | 49.23 | 4.97 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,800 | 47.47 | 4.84 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,500 | 35.56 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | HOU | $3,700 | 23.62 | 6.38 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,600 | 23.70 | 5.15 |
| Jeff Green | WAS | $3,700 | 18.42 | 4.98 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,900 | 49.23 | 4.97 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $13,000 | 60.59 | 4.66 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,700 | 36.08 | 4.69 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,500 | 34.32 | 4.58 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,400 | 27.33 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,400 | 27.33 | 5.06 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,600 | 22.87 | 4.97 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $5,400 | 26.16 | 4.84 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $4,100 | 19.81 | 4.83 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,500 | 43.77 | 5.15 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,100 | 40.21 | 4.96 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,800 | 36.88 | 4.73 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,700 | 33.40 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,500 | 43.77 | 5.15 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,100 | 40.21 | 4.96 |
| Ed Davis | BKN | $3,600 | 17.73 | 4.92 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,800 | 28.04 | 4.84 |
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.