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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 | George Hill |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Buddy Hield |
| SG | D’Angelo Russell |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Zach Randolph |
| PF | Trevor Booker |
| C | Alex Len |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 304 |
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 | $11,100 | 56.23 | 5.07 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,200 | 33.15 | 4.60 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $6,500 | 31.15 | 4.79 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $6,300 | 29.81 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,100 | 56.23 | 5.07 |
| George Hill | SAC | $4,400 | 22.06 | 5.01 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,800 | 18.80 | 4.95 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $3,700 | 18.31 | 4.95 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,900 | 37.89 | 4.80 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,000 | 36.32 | 5.19 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,200 | 34.71 | 4.82 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,300 | 34.13 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,000 | 36.32 | 5.19 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $5,000 | 25.20 | 5.04 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,200 | 34.71 | 4.82 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,900 | 37.89 | 4.80 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,600 | 59.78 | 4.74 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,800 | 38.69 | 4.96 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,400 | 26.78 | 4.96 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $5,600 | 24.80 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $7,800 | 38.69 | 4.96 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,400 | 26.78 | 4.96 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,600 | 59.78 | 4.74 |
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $4,500 | 21.35 | 4.74 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $7,400 | 32.96 | 4.45 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,400 | 29.67 | 4.64 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,900 | 28.18 | 4.78 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,800 | 27.59 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $4,500 | 25.48 | 5.66 |
| Trevor Booker | BKN | $4,300 | 23.65 | 5.50 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $4,800 | 25.17 | 5.24 |
| John Henson | MIL | $4,800 | 24.74 | 5.15 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,200 | 46.20 | 5.02 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,600 | 32.17 | 4.87 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,000 | 29.32 | 4.89 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,300 | 26.93 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,300 | 22.72 | 5.28 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,300 | 26.93 | 5.08 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,200 | 46.20 | 5.02 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHO | $4,600 | 22.93 | 4.98 |
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.