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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 | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | Monte Morris |
| SG | Dennis Schroder |
| SF | Stanley Johnson |
| SF | Gordon Hayward |
| PF | Marcus Morris |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 287.42 |
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 | $12,100 | 55.14 | 4.56 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,400 | 39.66 | 4.72 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,600 | 36.82 | 4.28 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,200 | 34.30 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,200 | 25.55 | 4.91 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,200 | 34.30 | 4.76 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,400 | 39.66 | 4.72 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,100 | 55.14 | 4.56 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,000 | 41.74 | 4.64 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,200 | 30.86 | 4.29 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,000 | 29.00 | 4.14 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $6,300 | 26.99 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Morris | DEN | $4,000 | 21.05 | 5.26 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,200 | 26.02 | 5.00 |
| Torrey Craig | DEN | $4,300 | 20.46 | 4.76 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,200 | 19.85 | 4.73 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $9,700 | 44.72 | 4.61 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,400 | 33.98 | 4.59 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,500 | 29.47 | 4.53 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $6,600 | 27.31 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $3,500 | 17.98 | 5.14 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,500 | 25.66 | 4.67 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,700 | 44.72 | 4.61 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,400 | 33.98 | 4.59 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 37.38 | 4.61 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,600 | 35.08 | 4.62 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,600 | 32.67 | 4.30 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,800 | 32.52 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,700 | 24.81 | 5.28 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,800 | 32.52 | 4.78 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,400 | 25.67 | 4.75 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,100 | 28.90 | 4.74 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,000 | 49.60 | 4.51 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,800 | 44.58 | 4.55 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,500 | 34.16 | 4.55 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,200 | 33.92 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,200 | 33.92 | 4.71 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,500 | 34.16 | 4.55 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,800 | 44.58 | 4.55 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,000 | 49.60 | 4.51 |
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.