How does the NBA FanDuel lineup optimizer work?

FanScout's FanDuel lineup optimizer pulls today's slate data — salaries, projected fantasy points, and recent form — into a single sortable table. Click any player to add them to your lineup builder. The builder tracks remaining salary in real time so you can fill all 8 classic slots (or 6 single-game slots) without exceeding the salary cap.

What lineup slots does FanDuel NBA use?

FanDuel NBA classic contests use 8 lineup slots: PG, SG, SF, PF, C, G (guard flex), F (forward flex), and UTIL (any position). Single-game contests use 6 slots: 1 CPT (captain) and 5 FLEX spots.

What is the FanDuel NBA salary cap?

FanDuel NBA classic contests use a $60,000 salary cap. Single-game contests also use a $60,000 cap where the captain slot costs 1.5× the player's listed salary and earns 1.5× fantasy points. FanScout automatically updates the displayed cap based on your selected slate.

How do I pick the best FanDuel NBA players for tonight?

Sort by Value (projected points per $1,000 salary) to find the most efficient players, then cross-reference recent form using the L10, L5, and L1 fantasy point columns. Players with high projected points, a favorable opponent, and consistent recent output are the strongest candidates for your FanDuel lineup.

What is the difference between the All Games and single-game slates on FanDuel?

The All Games (classic) slate includes players from every NBA game that day and uses 8 lineup slots with a $50,000 cap. Single-game slates feature only two teams, using 6 slots (1 CPT + 5 FLEX) with a $60,000 cap where the captain earns 1.5× points but costs 1.5× salary.

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