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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 | Tyler Ulis |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | D’Angelo Russell |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| SF | Josh Jackson |
| PF | Ben Simmons |
| PF | Jabari Parker |
| C | Marreese Speights |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 300.56 |
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 | $11,800 | 56.86 | 4.82 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,700 | 43.34 | 4.47 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,600 | 42.19 | 4.39 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,400 | 36.84 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $3,700 | 21.72 | 5.87 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,000 | 34.69 | 4.96 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,800 | 56.86 | 4.82 |
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $4,500 | 21.45 | 4.77 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 56.46 | 5.04 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,000 | 42.32 | 4.70 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 | 37.85 | 4.51 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 35.34 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 56.46 | 5.04 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $5,000 | 24.84 | 4.97 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $5,500 | 26.49 | 4.82 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 35.34 | 4.71 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 53.70 | 4.67 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 50.86 | 4.42 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 47.61 | 4.45 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,000 | 39.45 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,300 | 27.85 | 5.25 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $3,800 | 19.36 | 5.09 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,900 | 29.79 | 5.05 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,900 | 34.40 | 4.99 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,500 | 40.66 | 4.78 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,800 | 39.86 | 4.53 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 35.48 | 4.44 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,700 | 29.58 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $4,100 | 21.11 | 5.15 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,900 | 24.05 | 4.91 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,000 | 29.29 | 4.88 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,500 | 40.66 | 4.78 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,100 | 44.63 | 4.42 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,900 | 40.64 | 4.57 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,700 | 37.20 | 4.83 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,800 | 34.41 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marreese Speights | ORL | $3,800 | 19.62 | 5.16 |
| Thon Maker | MIL | $3,500 | 17.68 | 5.05 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHO | $4,200 | 20.77 | 4.94 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,000 | 33.93 | 4.85 |
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.