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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 | Fred VanVleet |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Justin Holiday |
| SG | Delon Wright |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | Kevin Knox |
| PF | Jayson Tatum |
| PF | Montrezl Harrell |
| C | Steven Adams |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 297.93 |
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 | $11,700 | 52.36 | 4.48 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $10,400 | 45.36 | 4.36 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $9,000 | 34.24 | 3.80 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,500 | 28.89 | 6.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,500 | 28.89 | 6.42 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $4,700 | 22.94 | 4.88 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,700 | 52.36 | 4.48 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | NYK | $6,500 | 28.86 | 4.44 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,600 | 36.52 | 4.80 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,300 | 25.48 | 4.81 |
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $4,300 | 24.25 | 5.64 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,000 | 24.02 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $4,300 | 24.25 | 5.64 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $3,600 | 19.21 | 5.34 |
| Allonzo Trier | NYK | $4,000 | 20.70 | 5.17 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $3,800 | 19.12 | 5.03 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,000 | 47.72 | 4.77 |
| Paul George | OKC | $12,000 | 47.65 | 3.97 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,500 | 36.60 | 4.31 |
| Kevin Knox | NYK | $5,100 | 26.09 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Knox | NYK | $5,100 | 26.09 | 5.12 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,000 | 47.72 | 4.77 |
| Bruno Caboclo | MEM | $4,000 | 18.42 | 4.61 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,800 | 17.19 | 4.52 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,200 | 35.61 | 4.95 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,800 | 33.79 | 4.97 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $7,300 | 32.40 | 4.44 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,400 | 30.28 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $3,700 | 18.70 | 5.05 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,800 | 33.79 | 4.97 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,200 | 35.61 | 4.95 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,700 | 28.08 | 4.93 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,300 | 36.22 | 4.36 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,000 | 34.27 | 4.28 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,100 | 33.52 | 4.72 |
| DeAndre Jordan | NYK | $6,900 | 32.71 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | NYK | $6,900 | 32.71 | 4.74 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,100 | 33.52 | 4.72 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,300 | 36.22 | 4.36 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,000 | 34.27 | 4.28 |
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.