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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 | Devin Booker |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SF | Nemanja Bjelica |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | JaMychal Green |
| PF | Daniel Theis |
| C | Alex Len |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 313.03 |
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 | $11,200 | 55.20 | 4.93 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 45.94 | 4.74 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 42.56 | 4.48 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $7,900 | 38.14 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Burke | NYK | $4,100 | 23.28 | 5.68 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,400 | 22.19 | 5.04 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $6,200 | 30.85 | 4.98 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,200 | 55.20 | 4.93 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,700 | 37.17 | 4.83 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,700 | 36.78 | 4.78 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,400 | 34.74 | 4.69 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,200 | 33.76 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Crawford | MIN | $3,800 | 20.91 | 5.50 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,200 | 31.00 | 5.00 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,700 | 37.17 | 4.83 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,700 | 36.78 | 4.78 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 47.18 | 4.58 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,800 | 42.25 | 4.80 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $6,400 | 33.00 | 5.16 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,900 | 28.37 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemanja Bjelica | MIN | $3,500 | 25.67 | 7.33 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $3,500 | 18.18 | 5.19 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $6,400 | 33.00 | 5.16 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,500 | 27.93 | 5.08 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,300 | 37.89 | 4.56 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $6,900 | 29.27 | 4.24 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $5,700 | 28.61 | 5.02 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,100 | 28.58 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Theis | BOS | $3,700 | 21.34 | 5.77 |
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $4,300 | 24.77 | 5.76 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,700 | 25.50 | 5.43 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,100 | 26.12 | 5.12 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,700 | 47.46 | 4.89 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,000 | 37.77 | 4.72 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,500 | 35.81 | 4.77 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,000 | 34.91 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,500 | 28.96 | 6.43 |
| JaVale McGee | GS | $3,500 | 21.45 | 6.13 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,000 | 34.91 | 4.99 |
| Greg Monroe | BOS | $3,600 | 17.89 | 4.97 |
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.