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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 | Derrick Rose |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Jaylen Brown |
| SG | Alec Burks |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| SF | E’Twaun Moore |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| C | Mohamed Bamba |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 315.19 |
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 | $11,400 | 56.36 | 4.94 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,200 | 44.58 | 4.85 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,200 | 44.54 | 4.37 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,000 | 43.54 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Rose | MIN | $6,200 | 35.15 | 5.67 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,200 | 41.28 | 5.03 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,100 | 30.55 | 5.01 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $7,500 | 37.10 | 4.95 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 56.02 | 4.83 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,900 | 43.10 | 4.84 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,600 | 39.72 | 4.62 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,200 | 38.95 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,300 | 25.00 | 5.81 |
| Alec Burks | CLE | $4,400 | 24.16 | 5.49 |
| David Nwaba | CLE | $3,500 | 18.67 | 5.33 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $3,900 | 20.65 | 5.29 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 57.97 | 4.91 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,700 | 47.02 | 4.85 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,400 | 45.13 | 4.80 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,200 | 45.01 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,300 | 22.48 | 5.23 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,600 | 23.52 | 5.11 |
| Robert Covington | MIN | $5,800 | 29.50 | 5.09 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 57.97 | 4.91 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,700 | 62.01 | 4.88 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,200 | 43.49 | 4.73 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $7,400 | 37.28 | 5.04 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 36.10 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Theis | BOS | $4,100 | 21.37 | 5.21 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $7,000 | 35.70 | 5.10 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $7,400 | 37.28 | 5.04 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,600 | 27.79 | 4.96 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,700 | 53.30 | 4.98 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,900 | 47.30 | 4.78 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,500 | 45.83 | 4.82 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,400 | 42.70 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Bamba | ORL | $3,900 | 24.83 | 6.37 |
| Greg Monroe | TOR | $3,800 | 21.36 | 5.62 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,700 | 20.34 | 5.50 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,400 | 42.70 | 5.08 |
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.