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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 | Kyle Lowry |
| PG | Dennis Smith Jr. |
| SG | Norman Powell |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Jayson Tatum |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| C | Clint Capela |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 302.2 |
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 | 46.48 | 4.30 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,500 | 35.36 | 4.71 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,600 | 30.93 | 4.69 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $6,500 | 30.06 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $3,600 | 19.46 | 5.40 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,000 | 20.74 | 5.19 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $5,900 | 28.21 | 4.78 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,500 | 35.36 | 4.71 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 57.47 | 4.87 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,600 | 37.17 | 4.89 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,200 | 36.94 | 4.50 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,900 | 32.62 | 5.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,700 | 21.44 | 5.79 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,000 | 27.63 | 5.53 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,900 | 32.62 | 5.53 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,800 | 31.96 | 5.51 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $8,800 | 42.00 | 4.77 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,400 | 31.26 | 4.88 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,700 | 27.83 | 4.88 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,700 | 26.39 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $4,300 | 24.00 | 5.58 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,400 | 31.26 | 4.88 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,700 | 27.83 | 4.88 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,800 | 42.00 | 4.77 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | DET | $7,200 | 29.28 | 4.07 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,400 | 28.45 | 5.27 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,300 | 28.43 | 4.51 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $6,400 | 25.82 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,400 | 28.45 | 5.27 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,300 | 25.10 | 4.73 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,400 | 20.33 | 4.62 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $3,800 | 17.30 | 4.55 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,900 | 40.76 | 4.58 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,900 | 40.63 | 4.10 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,900 | 40.17 | 5.82 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,900 | 35.64 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,900 | 40.17 | 5.82 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,200 | 25.09 | 4.82 |
| Salah Mejri | DAL | $3,600 | 16.97 | 4.71 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,900 | 40.76 | 4.58 |
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.