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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 | Lonzo Ball |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Caris LeVert |
| SG | Jordan Clarkson |
| SF | Josh Jackson |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| PF | Ben Simmons |
| PF | Carmelo Anthony |
| C | Marcin Gortat |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 301.32 |
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 | $11,500 | 58.80 | 5.11 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,300 | 37.46 | 4.51 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $7,200 | 31.79 | 4.42 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $6,600 | 30.94 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,500 | 58.80 | 5.11 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $6,600 | 30.94 | 4.69 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,000 | 23.26 | 4.65 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,300 | 37.46 | 4.51 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 51.60 | 4.49 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,600 | 41.27 | 4.80 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,500 | 32.96 | 4.39 |
| J.J. Redick | PHI | $5,700 | 28.60 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $4,800 | 26.57 | 5.53 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $4,500 | 24.11 | 5.36 |
| Alec Burks | UTA | $5,000 | 26.34 | 5.27 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,600 | 41.27 | 4.80 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter | WAS | $7,100 | 35.19 | 0.00 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,800 | 32.49 | 4.78 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,700 | 30.96 | 4.62 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,800 | 28.21 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,800 | 28.21 | 4.86 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,800 | 32.49 | 4.78 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,600 | 22.01 | 4.78 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $5,300 | 25.16 | 4.75 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,500 | 50.00 | 4.76 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,900 | 35.31 | 5.12 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $7,300 | 31.85 | 4.36 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,000 | 26.73 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amir Johnson | PHI | $3,600 | 18.87 | 5.24 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $4,800 | 25.08 | 5.22 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $4,700 | 24.38 | 5.19 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,900 | 35.31 | 5.12 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,800 | 49.32 | 4.57 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,500 | 33.79 | 4.51 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,900 | 32.98 | 4.78 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,600 | 30.94 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,800 | 25.37 | 5.28 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $4,000 | 19.90 | 4.98 |
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $4,800 | 23.67 | 4.93 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,900 | 32.98 | 4.78 |
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.