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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 | Jeff Teague |
| SG | Nicolas Batum |
| SG | Donovan Mitchell |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Joe Ingles |
| PF | Pascal Siakam |
| PF | Derrick Favors |
| C | Greg Monroe |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 322.01 |
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 | $10,000 | 49.46 | 4.95 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 44.47 | 4.68 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,700 | 43.67 | 4.50 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,000 | 37.67 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Ntilikina | NYK | $4,200 | 22.74 | 5.41 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,700 | 35.11 | 5.24 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,600 | 23.97 | 5.21 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $4,200 | 21.53 | 5.13 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,000 | 39.75 | 4.97 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,700 | 37.53 | 4.87 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,700 | 37.08 | 4.82 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,600 | 36.37 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $6,400 | 36.08 | 5.64 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,100 | 27.40 | 5.37 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $5,300 | 26.95 | 5.08 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,500 | 32.43 | 4.99 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,400 | 56.40 | 4.95 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,500 | 37.37 | 4.40 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,000 | 32.82 | 4.10 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $7,200 | 30.64 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | TOR | $3,200 | 17.08 | 5.34 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,500 | 28.87 | 5.25 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $3,300 | 17.21 | 5.22 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $4,600 | 23.19 | 5.04 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,000 | 54.57 | 4.96 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,000 | 46.62 | 5.18 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,600 | 41.40 | 4.81 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,300 | 40.27 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $3,300 | 19.84 | 6.01 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,500 | 25.35 | 5.63 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,500 | 36.40 | 5.60 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $4,900 | 26.48 | 5.40 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,600 | 52.34 | 4.51 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,900 | 44.83 | 4.53 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,300 | 43.60 | 4.69 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,100 | 43.20 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $3,700 | 27.42 | 7.41 |
| Lucas Nogueira | TOR | $3,000 | 19.50 | 6.50 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,100 | 27.71 | 5.43 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $5,800 | 31.00 | 5.34 |
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.