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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 | Tomas Satoransky |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Austin Rivers |
| SG | Alec Burks |
| SF | Cedi Osman |
| SF | Kelly Oubre Jr. |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Julius Randle |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 314.45 |
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 | 53.15 | 4.83 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,700 | 46.11 | 4.75 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,900 | 40.34 | 4.53 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,000 | 39.82 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $3,800 | 23.17 | 6.10 |
| Collin Sexton | CLE | $4,800 | 25.16 | 5.24 |
| George Hill | CLE | $4,100 | 20.40 | 4.98 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,000 | 34.38 | 4.91 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,600 | 42.87 | 4.47 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,500 | 41.74 | 4.91 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,400 | 40.72 | 4.85 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,100 | 36.27 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rivers | WAS | $3,500 | 23.02 | 6.58 |
| Alec Burks | CLE | $4,100 | 22.68 | 5.53 |
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $3,800 | 19.45 | 5.12 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,500 | 41.74 | 4.91 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,700 | 57.77 | 4.55 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,700 | 51.80 | 4.84 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 48.81 | 4.52 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,800 | 47.24 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,900 | 26.52 | 5.41 |
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $3,500 | 18.75 | 5.36 |
| Rodney Hood | CLE | $4,800 | 24.12 | 5.03 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $4,900 | 24.15 | 4.93 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,800 | 61.10 | 4.77 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,000 | 41.44 | 4.60 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 39.57 | 4.95 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,100 | 37.22 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 39.57 | 4.95 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,900 | 29.10 | 4.93 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,400 | 36.23 | 4.90 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,300 | 35.50 | 4.86 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,700 | 51.92 | 4.85 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,300 | 45.26 | 4.87 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $10,200 | 45.05 | 4.42 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,400 | 44.85 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,000 | 41.09 | 5.87 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,000 | 25.22 | 5.04 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $4,500 | 22.42 | 4.98 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,500 | 37.16 | 4.95 |
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.