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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 | Kadeem Allen |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Damyean Dotson |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SF | Jonathan Isaac |
| SF | Nicolas Batum |
| PF | Luke Kornet |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | Steven Adams |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 281.43 |
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 | 56.68 | 4.57 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $10,700 | 44.90 | 4.20 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,400 | 38.27 | 4.56 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | NYK | $7,800 | 32.60 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadeem Allen | NYK | $4,000 | 20.29 | 5.07 |
| Raymond Felton | OKC | $3,700 | 18.11 | 4.89 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,400 | 56.68 | 4.57 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,400 | 38.27 | 4.56 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,000 | 41.50 | 4.61 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $6,600 | 29.73 | 4.50 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $6,300 | 26.83 | 4.26 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $5,800 | 25.08 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $3,700 | 18.44 | 4.98 |
| Allonzo Trier | NYK | $3,700 | 17.29 | 4.67 |
| Kevin Huerter | ATL | $5,300 | 24.52 | 4.63 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,000 | 41.50 | 4.61 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $12,500 | 51.46 | 4.12 |
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $6,800 | 27.93 | 4.11 |
| Kenrich Williams | NOP | $6,000 | 27.12 | 4.52 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $5,400 | 25.93 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $5,400 | 25.93 | 4.80 |
| Kenrich Williams | NOP | $6,000 | 27.12 | 4.52 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,500 | 24.21 | 4.40 |
| Kevin Knox | NYK | $5,800 | 24.92 | 4.30 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 44.27 | 3.85 |
| John Collins | ATL | $8,200 | 35.94 | 4.38 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,300 | 35.37 | 4.85 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,500 | 35.21 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kornet | NYK | $4,300 | 21.54 | 5.01 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,300 | 35.37 | 4.85 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,500 | 35.21 | 4.69 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,700 | 25.90 | 4.54 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,500 | 45.72 | 4.35 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,000 | 33.75 | 4.82 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $5,800 | 27.32 | 4.71 |
| DeAndre Jordan | NYK | $6,000 | 26.63 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $5,400 | 26.39 | 4.89 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,000 | 33.75 | 4.82 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $5,800 | 27.32 | 4.71 |
| DeAndre Jordan | NYK | $6,000 | 26.63 | 4.44 |
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.