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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 | Tyus Jones |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Austin Rivers |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SF | Gerald Green |
| SF | Davis Bertans |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Julius Randle |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 304.33 |
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 | 53.04 | 4.53 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,100 | 45.47 | 4.50 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,400 | 43.05 | 4.58 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $10,300 | 41.02 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $4,500 | 27.54 | 6.12 |
| Jeremy Lin | ATL | $4,100 | 21.31 | 5.20 |
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $4,400 | 22.48 | 5.11 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,300 | 26.46 | 4.99 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,600 | 57.07 | 4.53 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,000 | 42.63 | 4.74 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,300 | 42.38 | 4.56 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $9,000 | 41.97 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rivers | HOU | $3,800 | 25.60 | 6.74 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,700 | 23.35 | 4.97 |
| Marco Belinelli | SAS | $3,700 | 17.96 | 4.85 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $6,400 | 31.03 | 4.85 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 46.81 | 4.46 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,300 | 44.31 | 4.30 |
| Robert Covington | MIN | $6,500 | 30.63 | 4.71 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,800 | 27.89 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | HOU | $3,500 | 20.20 | 5.77 |
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $3,800 | 20.70 | 5.45 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $4,700 | 22.93 | 4.88 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,800 | 27.89 | 4.81 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 38.53 | 4.82 |
| John Collins | ATL | $8,000 | 37.46 | 4.68 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,500 | 34.83 | 4.64 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,000 | 34.70 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,200 | 21.64 | 5.15 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,000 | 34.70 | 4.96 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,900 | 29.04 | 4.92 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $4,400 | 21.58 | 4.90 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,000 | 46.69 | 4.67 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,800 | 45.64 | 4.66 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,300 | 41.39 | 4.99 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,700 | 38.74 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | ATL | $4,500 | 25.28 | 5.62 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,300 | 41.39 | 4.99 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,600 | 37.41 | 4.92 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $3,900 | 19.15 | 4.91 |
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.