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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 | Trey Burke |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Jaylen Brown |
| SG | Dennis Schroder |
| SF | Wilson Chandler |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Noah Vonleh |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Enes Kanter |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 309.83 |
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 | $11,000 | 55.59 | 5.05 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 44.32 | 4.71 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,000 | 43.01 | 4.78 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,000 | 42.84 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Burke | NYK | $4,900 | 27.80 | 5.67 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $3,700 | 18.96 | 5.13 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $5,600 | 28.33 | 5.06 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,000 | 55.59 | 5.05 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $17,000 | 52.64 | 3.10 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,700 | 41.49 | 4.77 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,500 | 41.36 | 4.87 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,500 | 38.98 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $3,800 | 19.83 | 5.22 |
| Antonio Blakeney | CHI | $3,700 | 19.00 | 5.13 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $6,000 | 30.63 | 5.11 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,300 | 21.63 | 5.03 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 54.68 | 4.80 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,300 | 53.63 | 4.75 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 51.28 | 4.88 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,800 | 42.72 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Chandler | PHI | $3,800 | 20.64 | 5.43 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $4,900 | 25.17 | 5.14 |
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $5,800 | 28.94 | 4.99 |
| Rodney Hood | CLE | $4,700 | 23.24 | 4.95 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,500 | 59.52 | 4.76 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $15,000 | 44.47 | 2.96 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 41.22 | 5.15 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,600 | 35.90 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $4,800 | 28.74 | 5.99 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,700 | 25.26 | 5.37 |
| John Collins | ATL | $5,100 | 26.74 | 5.24 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 41.22 | 5.15 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,500 | 52.52 | 4.57 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $16,000 | 47.94 | 3.00 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,600 | 46.19 | 4.81 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,800 | 46.10 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $6,800 | 33.76 | 4.97 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | IND | $3,500 | 17.38 | 4.97 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,700 | 28.21 | 4.95 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $4,100 | 19.82 | 4.83 |
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.