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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 | J.J. Barea |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SG | D’Angelo Russell |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| PF | Quincy Acy |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| C | Tyler Zeller |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 310.08 |
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 | $10,200 | 52.54 | 5.15 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,700 | 45.19 | 4.66 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,800 | 43.10 | 4.40 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,400 | 37.11 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,000 | 21.94 | 5.48 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $4,800 | 25.27 | 5.26 |
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $4,400 | 22.80 | 5.18 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,200 | 52.54 | 5.15 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,300 | 38.29 | 5.25 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,300 | 38.02 | 5.21 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,500 | 37.69 | 4.43 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,100 | 36.69 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $4,300 | 23.32 | 5.42 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,300 | 38.29 | 5.25 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,300 | 38.02 | 5.21 |
| Garrett Temple | SAC | $3,600 | 18.74 | 5.21 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 58.85 | 5.03 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,300 | 54.23 | 4.80 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,800 | 36.43 | 4.67 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $6,000 | 30.95 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $4,700 | 25.23 | 5.37 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $3,200 | 16.63 | 5.20 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $6,000 | 30.95 | 5.16 |
| James Ennis III | MEM | $4,000 | 20.64 | 5.16 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 57.06 | 4.88 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,800 | 48.59 | 4.96 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,300 | 46.22 | 4.97 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,400 | 40.69 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Acy | BKN | $3,000 | 16.33 | 5.44 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $4,500 | 23.89 | 5.31 |
| John Henson | MIL | $5,000 | 25.71 | 5.14 |
| Amir Johnson | PHI | $3,600 | 18.34 | 5.09 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,800 | 56.51 | 4.79 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,500 | 44.71 | 4.71 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,100 | 43.13 | 5.32 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,800 | 37.49 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Zeller | BKN | $3,000 | 16.34 | 5.45 |
| Brandan Wright | MEM | $3,200 | 17.21 | 5.38 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,100 | 43.13 | 5.32 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,200 | 32.62 | 5.26 |
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.