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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 | Tyler Johnson |
| PG | Trey Burke |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SG | Evan Fournier |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Rudy Gay |
| PF | Jonas Jerebko |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 300.47 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 44.72 | 4.76 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,800 | 44.46 | 4.54 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,300 | 35.56 | 4.28 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,900 | 35.44 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,700 | 25.95 | 5.52 |
| Trey Burke | NYK | $3,900 | 21.06 | 5.40 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,900 | 35.44 | 5.14 |
| Shelvin Mack | MEM | $5,100 | 25.97 | 5.09 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,200 | 41.15 | 4.47 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,400 | 39.16 | 4.66 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $7,400 | 34.95 | 4.72 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,500 | 34.67 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,800 | 20.43 | 5.38 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $6,400 | 31.90 | 4.98 |
| Allonzo Trier | NYK | $4,600 | 22.76 | 4.95 |
| Rodney McGruder | MIA | $4,800 | 23.50 | 4.89 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,500 | 52.94 | 4.60 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $12,100 | 50.27 | 4.15 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,500 | 33.67 | 4.49 |
| Robert Covington | MIN | $6,600 | 30.12 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $5,300 | 26.40 | 4.98 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,700 | 27.61 | 4.84 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,300 | 20.64 | 4.80 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,400 | 20.76 | 4.72 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 40.92 | 5.05 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,200 | 37.71 | 4.60 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,300 | 33.76 | 4.62 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,100 | 29.72 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Jerebko | GS | $3,900 | 21.97 | 5.63 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $4,000 | 20.45 | 5.11 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 40.92 | 5.05 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,100 | 29.72 | 4.87 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,500 | 44.90 | 4.28 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,500 | 43.57 | 5.13 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,700 | 41.83 | 4.81 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,900 | 40.99 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,500 | 43.57 | 5.13 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $5,900 | 28.76 | 4.87 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,600 | 36.76 | 4.84 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,700 | 41.83 | 4.81 |
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.