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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 | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Allonzo Trier |
| SG | Monte Morris |
| SF | Bruno Caboclo |
| SF | Mario Hezonja |
| PF | Kenneth Faried |
| PF | JaMychal Green |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 305.96 |
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 | $11,600 | 53.72 | 4.63 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $10,500 | 43.88 | 4.18 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,600 | 38.27 | 4.45 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,300 | 31.69 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelvin Mack | MEM | $3,500 | 21.62 | 6.18 |
| Kadeem Allen | NYK | $3,500 | 20.39 | 5.82 |
| Jevon Carter | MEM | $3,500 | 16.83 | 4.81 |
| Jeremy Lin | ATL | $3,900 | 18.64 | 4.78 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $13,600 | 59.28 | 4.36 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,800 | 38.41 | 4.36 |
| Monte Morris | DEN | $4,500 | 28.23 | 6.27 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,700 | 26.37 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonzo Trier | NYK | $4,000 | 25.16 | 6.29 |
| Monte Morris | DEN | $4,500 | 28.23 | 6.27 |
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $4,300 | 24.81 | 5.77 |
| Malik Beasley | DEN | $4,500 | 24.57 | 5.46 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $11,400 | 46.95 | 4.12 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,500 | 30.72 | 4.73 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,500 | 30.31 | 4.66 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $6,600 | 29.32 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruno Caboclo | MEM | $3,900 | 25.38 | 6.51 |
| Mario Hezonja | NYK | $4,400 | 25.01 | 5.68 |
| Kevin Knox | NYK | $5,000 | 26.13 | 5.23 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,500 | 30.72 | 4.73 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Faried | HOU | $7,900 | 35.96 | 4.55 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,200 | 32.37 | 4.50 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,600 | 28.94 | 4.38 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,400 | 27.78 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $3,600 | 20.88 | 5.80 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,400 | 27.78 | 5.14 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,500 | 27.78 | 5.05 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,000 | 23.94 | 4.79 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 53.35 | 4.64 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,200 | 40.46 | 4.40 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,200 | 39.76 | 4.85 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,600 | 33.12 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,200 | 39.76 | 4.85 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 53.35 | 4.64 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $6,000 | 27.54 | 4.59 |
| Joakim Noah | MEM | $3,700 | 16.90 | 4.57 |
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.