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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 | Jeff Teague |
| SG | Zach LaVine |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Otto Porter Jr. |
| SF | Jabari Parker |
| PF | Ivan Rabb |
| PF | Taj Gibson |
| C | Joakim Noah |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 319.13 |
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 | $11,800 | 56.54 | 4.79 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $10,000 | 43.68 | 4.37 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,400 | 37.54 | 4.47 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,800 | 37.47 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | DAL | $3,700 | 23.26 | 6.29 |
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $3,800 | 19.20 | 5.05 |
| Trey Burke | DAL | $3,600 | 17.74 | 4.93 |
| Derrick Rose | MIN | $5,600 | 27.58 | 4.92 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,400 | 45.59 | 4.85 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,900 | 38.82 | 4.91 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,500 | 38.09 | 4.48 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,800 | 36.92 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,700 | 28.91 | 6.15 |
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $3,900 | 21.95 | 5.63 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $5,600 | 28.86 | 5.15 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,000 | 24.62 | 4.92 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $11,800 | 51.31 | 4.35 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,500 | 43.05 | 4.53 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,900 | 33.21 | 4.81 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | CHI | $6,700 | 32.98 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Parker | WAS | $5,600 | 28.19 | 5.03 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | CHI | $6,700 | 32.98 | 4.92 |
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $3,700 | 17.83 | 4.82 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,900 | 33.21 | 4.81 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,200 | 45.40 | 4.94 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $8,600 | 38.11 | 4.43 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,800 | 37.81 | 4.85 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,800 | 37.53 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Rabb | MEM | $3,800 | 32.17 | 8.46 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $3,800 | 26.82 | 7.06 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,100 | 36.43 | 5.97 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $5,200 | 27.43 | 5.28 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,000 | 51.43 | 4.68 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,900 | 46.17 | 4.24 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,000 | 43.88 | 4.39 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,800 | 39.97 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joakim Noah | MEM | $4,000 | 25.34 | 6.34 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $4,600 | 23.64 | 5.14 |
| DeAndre Jordan | NYK | $6,000 | 30.20 | 5.03 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | IND | $3,500 | 17.33 | 4.95 |
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.