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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 | Kemba Walker |
| PG | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | Dennis Schroder |
| SG | Josh Okogie |
| SF | Royce O’Neale |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Bam Adebayo |
| PF | Josh Jackson |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 303.82 |
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 | $12,400 | 54.28 | 4.38 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,500 | 40.66 | 4.78 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,300 | 40.64 | 4.90 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,400 | 36.39 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Anthony Melton | PHO | $4,400 | 22.77 | 5.18 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,500 | 22.12 | 4.91 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,300 | 40.64 | 4.90 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,500 | 40.66 | 4.78 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,100 | 41.53 | 4.56 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,600 | 38.81 | 4.51 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,100 | 37.01 | 4.57 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $6,900 | 31.90 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Beasley | DEN | $3,900 | 19.74 | 5.06 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,200 | 25.83 | 4.97 |
| Josh Okogie | MIN | $4,200 | 19.96 | 4.75 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,800 | 27.23 | 4.70 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $9,700 | 45.38 | 4.68 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,400 | 32.60 | 4.41 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,500 | 30.57 | 4.70 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $6,700 | 29.53 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $3,500 | 20.65 | 5.90 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,800 | 23.42 | 4.88 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,100 | 29.10 | 4.77 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $5,300 | 24.94 | 4.71 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,800 | 60.83 | 4.75 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,900 | 44.25 | 4.47 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 38.99 | 4.59 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,900 | 35.25 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $5,000 | 30.91 | 6.18 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,100 | 29.70 | 5.82 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHO | $3,800 | 21.79 | 5.73 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,100 | 22.18 | 5.41 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,500 | 50.09 | 4.77 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,000 | 49.15 | 4.47 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,500 | 44.63 | 4.70 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,800 | 42.15 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismack Biyombo | CHA | $4,100 | 21.06 | 5.14 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,400 | 42.00 | 5.00 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,500 | 50.09 | 4.77 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,500 | 44.63 | 4.70 |
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.