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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 | Eric Bledsoe |
| SG | Jordan Clarkson |
| SG | Justin Holiday |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| PF | Lauri Markkanen |
| C | Alex Len |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 303.77 |
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 | 45.81 | 4.58 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 42.55 | 4.48 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,500 | 37.20 | 4.38 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,400 | 34.77 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,400 | 34.77 | 5.43 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,000 | 45.81 | 4.58 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 42.55 | 4.48 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,500 | 37.20 | 4.38 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 54.63 | 4.71 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,200 | 34.82 | 4.84 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,100 | 32.58 | 4.59 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $6,200 | 29.84 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $4,800 | 26.89 | 5.60 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $5,300 | 28.72 | 5.42 |
| Tony Snell | MIL | $3,600 | 18.34 | 5.09 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,200 | 34.82 | 4.84 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,200 | 53.77 | 4.41 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,500 | 42.29 | 4.98 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,200 | 27.23 | 4.39 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,400 | 24.75 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omri Casspi | GS | $3,800 | 20.83 | 5.48 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,500 | 42.29 | 4.98 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $5,100 | 23.76 | 4.66 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,400 | 24.75 | 4.58 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,500 | 37.07 | 4.94 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,200 | 33.33 | 5.38 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,700 | 32.30 | 4.82 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,500 | 28.67 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,200 | 33.33 | 5.38 |
| Kenneth Faried | DEN | $3,300 | 17.16 | 5.20 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,500 | 37.07 | 4.94 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,700 | 32.30 | 4.82 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,000 | 45.75 | 5.08 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $6,300 | 29.26 | 4.64 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,500 | 28.69 | 3.83 |
| Alex Len | PHO | $5,000 | 27.66 | 5.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | PHO | $5,000 | 27.66 | 5.53 |
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $4,600 | 25.32 | 5.50 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,800 | 24.98 | 5.20 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,000 | 45.75 | 5.08 |
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.