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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 | Damian Lillard |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Caris LeVert |
| SG | Dion Waiters |
| SF | Joe Harris |
| SF | Denzel Valentine |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| PF | James Johnson |
| C | DeAndre Jordan |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 304.07 |
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 | $10,900 | 54.33 | 4.98 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 45.51 | 4.79 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,400 | 43.11 | 4.59 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,300 | 39.39 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langston Galloway | DET | $3,600 | 18.44 | 5.12 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,900 | 54.33 | 4.98 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,700 | 37.02 | 4.81 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 45.51 | 4.79 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,300 | 53.09 | 4.70 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,600 | 43.75 | 4.56 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,800 | 41.49 | 4.71 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,100 | 41.19 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $5,100 | 26.47 | 5.19 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $5,900 | 30.25 | 5.13 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,800 | 23.83 | 4.96 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $6,400 | 30.44 | 4.76 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,500 | 57.13 | 4.57 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,600 | 34.51 | 4.54 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SAS | $6,800 | 30.67 | 4.51 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,000 | 30.49 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Harris | BKN | $3,500 | 20.34 | 5.81 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $4,400 | 23.30 | 5.30 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $4,600 | 23.03 | 5.01 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $4,700 | 23.02 | 4.90 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,100 | 52.67 | 4.74 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,200 | 43.74 | 4.75 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,900 | 36.20 | 4.58 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,200 | 34.12 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $5,900 | 31.85 | 5.40 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $6,200 | 31.97 | 5.16 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,100 | 24.40 | 4.78 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,800 | 32.45 | 4.77 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,700 | 53.34 | 4.56 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 50.01 | 4.55 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,400 | 44.30 | 4.71 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,800 | 42.37 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,000 | 20.39 | 5.10 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,500 | 22.00 | 4.89 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,000 | 33.99 | 4.86 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $5,400 | 25.61 | 4.74 |
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.