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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 | Dante Exum |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SG | Dennis Schroder |
| SF | Royce O’Neale |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| PF | Noah Vonleh |
| C | Boban Marjanovic |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 297.31 |
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 | $11,700 | 55.22 | 4.72 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,700 | 48.34 | 4.52 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,400 | 45.76 | 4.87 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,100 | 45.20 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Exum | UTA | $3,800 | 20.01 | 5.26 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,900 | 20.08 | 5.15 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,100 | 45.20 | 4.97 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,200 | 30.74 | 4.96 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,600 | 42.47 | 4.42 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,000 | 41.73 | 4.64 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,300 | 37.91 | 4.57 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,900 | 37.76 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,100 | 25.90 | 5.08 |
| Garrett Temple | MEM | $4,300 | 21.51 | 5.00 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $4,500 | 22.12 | 4.92 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $5,300 | 25.97 | 4.90 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 50.83 | 4.75 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,300 | 48.31 | 4.69 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,800 | 39.91 | 4.07 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,000 | 32.56 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $3,500 | 19.35 | 5.53 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,400 | 27.36 | 5.07 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,000 | 29.23 | 4.87 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $4,500 | 21.71 | 4.82 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 37.41 | 4.68 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,900 | 35.67 | 4.52 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,700 | 34.41 | 4.47 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,300 | 27.80 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,700 | 27.07 | 4.75 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,200 | 24.57 | 4.73 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 37.41 | 4.68 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $5,700 | 26.08 | 4.57 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,500 | 43.98 | 4.63 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,900 | 40.25 | 4.52 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $10,100 | 39.77 | 3.94 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,400 | 38.35 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boban Marjanovic | LAC | $3,600 | 23.76 | 6.60 |
| Dwight Howard | WAS | $6,200 | 29.80 | 4.81 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,000 | 28.10 | 4.68 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,100 | 37.58 | 4.64 |
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.