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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 | Kemba Walker |
| SG | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| SG | Zach LaVine |
| SF | Lance Stephenson |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| PF | Domantas Sabonis |
| C | Bismack Biyombo |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 306.85 |
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 | $11,800 | 54.53 | 4.62 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,900 | 42.46 | 4.77 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $7,200 | 33.03 | 4.59 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,000 | 32.98 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $6,600 | 32.26 | 4.89 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,800 | 23.12 | 4.82 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,600 | 31.61 | 4.79 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,900 | 42.46 | 4.77 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,700 | 43.92 | 4.53 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $9,000 | 42.05 | 4.67 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,200 | 41.39 | 4.50 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,200 | 35.95 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $4,500 | 28.69 | 6.38 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,400 | 28.85 | 5.34 |
| Josh Okogie | MIN | $3,800 | 19.96 | 5.25 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,100 | 20.85 | 5.08 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $10,200 | 44.56 | 4.37 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,300 | 34.29 | 4.70 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,500 | 33.12 | 4.42 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,900 | 32.66 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | LAL | $3,700 | 23.21 | 6.27 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $4,200 | 22.15 | 5.27 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $4,900 | 25.22 | 5.15 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $4,800 | 23.53 | 4.90 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,000 | 36.49 | 5.21 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,800 | 34.48 | 4.42 |
| John Collins | ATL | $8,500 | 34.39 | 4.05 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,100 | 33.08 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | MIN | $3,600 | 18.85 | 5.24 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,000 | 36.49 | 5.21 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $4,700 | 24.05 | 5.12 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,100 | 19.87 | 4.85 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,800 | 50.62 | 4.69 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,800 | 46.84 | 4.78 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,900 | 38.43 | 4.86 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,200 | 35.45 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismack Biyombo | CHA | $3,600 | 23.22 | 6.45 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $6,000 | 31.62 | 5.27 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,200 | 35.45 | 4.92 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,900 | 38.43 | 4.86 |
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.