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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 |
| SG | Nicolas Batum |
| SF | Otto Porter Jr. |
| PF | Pascal Siakam |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Bradley Beal |
| F | Carmelo Anthony |
| Util | Vince Carter |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 311.98 |
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 | $12,000 | 53.75 | 4.48 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,000 | 46.26 | 4.63 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,400 | 44.79 | 4.31 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,600 | 45.53 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markelle Fultz | PHI | $5,300 | 23.19 | 4.38 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $7,500 | 36.71 | 4.89 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $6,300 | 26.29 | 4.17 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,000 | 53.75 | 4.48 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,800 | 46.86 | 4.78 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,200 | 36.64 | 4.47 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,200 | 31.54 | 4.38 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,600 | 30.03 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,300 | 29.15 | 4.63 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,600 | 30.03 | 4.55 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,200 | 36.64 | 4.47 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,400 | 24.90 | 4.61 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $9,100 | 40.64 | 4.47 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,800 | 36.40 | 4.67 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,700 | 35.25 | 4.58 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $7,300 | 34.01 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmelo Anthony | HOU | $6,700 | 29.40 | 4.39 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,100 | 23.93 | 4.69 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $4,800 | 23.50 | 4.90 |
| Justin Jackson | SAC | $4,000 | 20.06 | 5.01 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,700 | 41.36 | 4.75 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,800 | 32.28 | 4.75 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $6,600 | 29.71 | 4.50 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $6,400 | 26.63 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $4,400 | 25.13 | 5.71 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,500 | 26.07 | 4.74 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,800 | 32.28 | 4.75 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,700 | 41.36 | 4.75 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,800 | 51.48 | 4.77 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,100 | 43.35 | 4.76 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,800 | 40.87 | 4.64 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,200 | 39.30 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,800 | 51.48 | 4.77 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,100 | 31.53 | 4.44 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $7,100 | 32.65 | 4.60 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,200 | 39.30 | 4.79 |
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.