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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 | Fred VanVleet |
| SG | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Norman Powell |
| SF | Nicolas Batum |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| PF | Pascal Siakam |
| C | Deandre Ayton |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 298.82 |
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 | $12,500 | 56.57 | 4.53 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,700 | 42.72 | 3.99 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,200 | 40.58 | 4.41 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,000 | 36.12 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $5,000 | 25.73 | 5.15 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,600 | 34.54 | 4.54 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,500 | 56.57 | 4.53 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $6,600 | 29.82 | 4.52 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $10,400 | 50.91 | 4.90 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,000 | 39.41 | 4.93 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,700 | 37.85 | 4.92 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,100 | 33.79 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $4,500 | 24.62 | 5.47 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $6,700 | 33.26 | 4.96 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,000 | 39.41 | 4.93 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,700 | 37.85 | 4.92 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $10,400 | 46.25 | 4.45 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,500 | 32.65 | 4.35 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $7,300 | 32.57 | 4.46 |
| Trevor Ariza | WAS | $6,800 | 27.99 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,600 | 19.37 | 5.38 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $5,200 | 25.51 | 4.91 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $3,900 | 18.61 | 4.77 |
| Chandler Hutchison | CHI | $3,800 | 17.19 | 4.52 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,700 | 33.52 | 5.00 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,500 | 32.65 | 4.35 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,700 | 32.17 | 4.80 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,200 | 31.81 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,800 | 27.75 | 5.78 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,700 | 33.52 | 5.00 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,400 | 31.46 | 4.92 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,700 | 32.17 | 4.80 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,100 | 52.23 | 4.71 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,300 | 51.06 | 4.52 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,800 | 37.14 | 4.76 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,200 | 34.84 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismack Biyombo | CHA | $4,400 | 21.45 | 4.87 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,200 | 34.84 | 4.84 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,800 | 37.14 | 4.76 |
| Tyson Chandler | LAL | $3,700 | 17.54 | 4.74 |
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.