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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 | Russell Westbrook |
| PG | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Josh Okogie |
| SG | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| SF | Rodney Hood |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| PF | Jayson Tatum |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 306.04 |
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 | $11,600 | 54.50 | 4.70 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 42.96 | 4.88 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,400 | 38.42 | 4.57 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $6,800 | 34.34 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $6,100 | 32.49 | 5.33 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $6,800 | 34.34 | 5.05 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 42.96 | 4.88 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $5,900 | 28.30 | 4.80 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,700 | 42.50 | 4.38 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,800 | 42.03 | 4.78 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,800 | 41.29 | 4.69 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,400 | 35.96 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Okogie | MIN | $3,800 | 21.72 | 5.72 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $4,500 | 24.79 | 5.51 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,300 | 27.76 | 5.24 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,400 | 33.49 | 5.23 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,500 | 55.74 | 4.46 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,200 | 45.95 | 4.50 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,900 | 36.93 | 5.35 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,200 | 33.28 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,900 | 36.93 | 5.35 |
| Rodney Hood | CLE | $4,000 | 20.39 | 5.10 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $4,200 | 20.54 | 4.89 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,700 | 27.72 | 4.86 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,400 | 34.85 | 4.71 |
| John Collins | ATL | $8,300 | 34.63 | 4.17 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,600 | 34.47 | 4.54 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $7,300 | 34.14 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | MIN | $3,600 | 20.55 | 5.71 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,100 | 33.26 | 5.45 |
| Daniel Theis | BOS | $3,700 | 20.00 | 5.41 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,100 | 21.11 | 5.15 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 50.94 | 4.81 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,800 | 45.94 | 4.69 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,400 | 41.40 | 4.93 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $8,000 | 40.04 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,000 | 36.41 | 5.20 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $8,000 | 40.04 | 5.01 |
| Thomas Bryant | WAS | $6,900 | 33.99 | 4.93 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,400 | 41.40 | 4.93 |
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.