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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 | Russell Westbrook |
| PG | Darren Collison |
| SG | Donovan Mitchell |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| SF | Evan Turner |
| PF | Marquese Chriss |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| C | Alex Len |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 304.27 |
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 | $10,800 | 51.02 | 4.72 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,000 | 47.02 | 4.70 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,000 | 41.77 | 4.64 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $8,200 | 36.25 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,700 | 28.48 | 5.00 |
| Mike James | PHO | $5,500 | 27.20 | 4.95 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,200 | 34.04 | 4.73 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,700 | 31.68 | 4.73 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,300 | 37.12 | 0.00 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,500 | 36.28 | 4.84 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,300 | 36.22 | 4.96 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,600 | 34.48 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $5,100 | 26.42 | 5.18 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $5,500 | 28.36 | 5.16 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,300 | 36.22 | 4.96 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,500 | 36.28 | 4.84 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 55.78 | 4.73 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,200 | 36.54 | 4.46 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $6,800 | 33.91 | 4.99 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,500 | 26.69 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,500 | 23.30 | 5.18 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $6,800 | 33.91 | 4.99 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,300 | 26.30 | 4.96 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,500 | 26.69 | 4.85 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,400 | 42.58 | 5.07 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 39.27 | 4.62 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,800 | 38.15 | 4.89 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $7,800 | 31.61 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $3,800 | 20.95 | 5.51 |
| John Henson | MIL | $4,800 | 24.74 | 5.15 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,200 | 21.55 | 5.13 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,400 | 42.58 | 5.07 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,200 | 41.46 | 4.06 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,400 | 40.07 | 4.77 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,600 | 38.30 | 4.45 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,900 | 37.14 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,400 | 27.38 | 6.22 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,400 | 40.07 | 4.77 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $5,900 | 27.70 | 4.69 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,600 | 34.87 | 4.59 |
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.