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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 | Goran Dragic |
| PG | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | Dennis Schroder |
| SG | CJ McCollum |
| SF | Kyle Anderson |
| SF | Danilo Gallinari |
| PF | Pascal Siakam |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 299.87 |
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 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,600 | 45.53 | 4.74 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,400 | 44.79 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $7,500 | 36.71 | 4.89 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,600 | 45.53 | 4.74 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $4,600 | 21.80 | 4.74 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,600 | 31.08 | 4.71 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,200 | 36.64 | 4.47 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,600 | 32.95 | 4.99 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $6,300 | 30.63 | 4.86 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,600 | 30.03 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,200 | 28.18 | 5.42 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $4,900 | 25.67 | 5.24 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,600 | 32.95 | 4.99 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $5,000 | 24.92 | 4.98 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,800 | 46.86 | 4.78 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,100 | 40.64 | 4.47 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $7,300 | 34.01 | 4.66 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,300 | 32.01 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | MEM | $3,900 | 20.97 | 5.38 |
| Jeff Green | WAS | $4,000 | 21.11 | 5.28 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,300 | 32.01 | 5.08 |
| 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 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,800 | 36.40 | 4.67 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,700 | 35.25 | 4.58 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,800 | 31.70 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $4,400 | 25.13 | 5.71 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $4,800 | 23.50 | 4.90 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,200 | 25.11 | 4.83 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,800 | 27.83 | 4.80 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,200 | 39.30 | 4.79 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,700 | 36.74 | 4.77 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,800 | 51.48 | 4.77 |
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.