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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 | Terry Rozier |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | CJ McCollum |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Gerald Green |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Noah Vonleh |
| PF | Jerami Grant |
| C | Ivica Zubac |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 296.9 |
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 | $11,300 | 53.43 | 4.73 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,700 | 45.10 | 4.65 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,200 | 44.14 | 4.80 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,500 | 43.76 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,000 | 20.17 | 5.04 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,300 | 35.30 | 4.84 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,200 | 44.14 | 4.80 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,300 | 53.43 | 4.73 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,400 | 56.27 | 4.54 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,800 | 38.41 | 4.92 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,600 | 33.69 | 4.43 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 33.68 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,000 | 29.51 | 4.92 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,800 | 38.41 | 4.92 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,400 | 31.12 | 4.86 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,600 | 32.01 | 4.85 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 55.74 | 4.85 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,400 | 51.73 | 4.54 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,400 | 48.06 | 4.62 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,300 | 44.65 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | HOU | $3,600 | 18.31 | 5.09 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 55.74 | 4.85 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,000 | 28.96 | 4.83 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,000 | 28.72 | 4.79 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,300 | 34.44 | 4.72 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,800 | 31.62 | 4.65 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,800 | 30.71 | 4.52 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $6,400 | 30.20 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,400 | 26.24 | 4.86 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,300 | 34.44 | 4.72 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $6,400 | 30.20 | 4.72 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,700 | 22.14 | 4.71 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,300 | 49.82 | 4.84 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $9,200 | 39.70 | 4.32 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,600 | 36.01 | 4.19 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,100 | 35.85 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAL | $3,500 | 23.28 | 6.65 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,200 | 30.86 | 4.98 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,300 | 26.11 | 4.93 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,300 | 49.82 | 4.84 |
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.