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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 | Elie Okobo |
| PG | Tyus Jones |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SG | Wesley Matthews |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Nikola Mirotic |
| PF | Josh Jackson |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 309.71 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 48.44 | 4.89 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,500 | 32.74 | 5.04 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,400 | 32.64 | 4.41 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,000 | 32.22 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elie Okobo | PHO | $3,500 | 23.57 | 6.73 |
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $3,500 | 22.85 | 6.53 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,500 | 32.74 | 5.04 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 48.44 | 4.89 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,700 | 42.74 | 4.41 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,400 | 41.18 | 4.38 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,300 | 39.61 | 4.77 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,500 | 37.32 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Okogie | MIN | $4,600 | 23.75 | 5.16 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,900 | 25.19 | 5.14 |
| Monte Morris | DEN | $4,600 | 23.31 | 5.07 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $5,000 | 24.11 | 4.82 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $12,400 | 54.80 | 4.42 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 50.41 | 4.67 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,700 | 36.77 | 4.77 |
| Jabari Parker | CHI | $7,500 | 32.98 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,900 | 29.61 | 5.02 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,400 | 21.73 | 4.94 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $4,500 | 21.86 | 4.86 |
| Dante Cunningham | SAS | $3,500 | 16.81 | 4.80 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,800 | 59.13 | 4.62 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,800 | 42.95 | 4.88 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 42.15 | 4.96 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,600 | 38.58 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $3,700 | 24.48 | 6.62 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,600 | 38.58 | 5.08 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 42.15 | 4.96 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,800 | 42.95 | 4.88 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,500 | 46.84 | 4.93 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,200 | 45.52 | 4.46 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,000 | 44.68 | 4.96 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $8,300 | 38.95 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,000 | 44.68 | 4.96 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,500 | 46.84 | 4.93 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $7,000 | 34.06 | 4.87 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $3,600 | 16.90 | 4.69 |
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.