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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 | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Furkan Korkmaz |
| SG | Monte Morris |
| SF | Otto Porter Jr. |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Josh Jackson |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| C | Deandre Ayton |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 312.67 |
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 | 54.04 | 4.58 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,400 | 45.60 | 4.38 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,500 | 43.19 | 4.55 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,900 | 41.13 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $5,400 | 28.33 | 5.25 |
| Jeremy Lin | ATL | $4,600 | 22.57 | 4.91 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $6,100 | 29.50 | 4.84 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,100 | 38.47 | 4.75 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,800 | 43.15 | 4.40 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,200 | 43.03 | 4.68 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,900 | 35.45 | 4.49 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,500 | 31.83 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furkan Korkmaz | PHI | $3,800 | 23.66 | 6.23 |
| Monte Morris | DEN | $3,700 | 21.88 | 5.91 |
| Malik Beasley | DEN | $4,000 | 22.78 | 5.70 |
| Daniel Hamilton | ATL | $3,700 | 20.16 | 5.45 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,200 | 47.08 | 4.62 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 46.33 | 4.50 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,000 | 46.29 | 4.63 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,500 | 33.70 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $4,900 | 29.94 | 6.11 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $4,800 | 23.82 | 4.96 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $4,200 | 20.77 | 4.95 |
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $5,400 | 25.38 | 4.70 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,100 | 36.93 | 5.20 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,100 | 35.17 | 4.95 |
| John Collins | ATL | $8,400 | 34.55 | 4.11 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,700 | 33.76 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,100 | 27.69 | 6.75 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,800 | 32.00 | 5.52 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,100 | 36.93 | 5.20 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $3,600 | 18.34 | 5.09 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,500 | 52.79 | 4.59 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,000 | 48.87 | 4.44 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,700 | 47.85 | 4.47 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,800 | 38.70 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | LAC | $3,600 | 19.98 | 5.55 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | IND | $3,500 | 19.06 | 5.45 |
| Bismack Biyombo | CHA | $4,000 | 20.23 | 5.06 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,000 | 30.17 | 5.03 |
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.