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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 | Chris Paul |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SF | Kenrich Williams |
| SF | Kelly Oubre Jr. |
| PF | Taj Gibson |
| PF | Cheick Diallo |
| C | Jahlil Okafor |
| Salary | $58,700 |
| Expected Points | 325.46 |
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 | $11,900 | 57.52 | 4.83 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,000 | 44.49 | 5.56 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $10,000 | 44.41 | 4.44 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 43.63 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,000 | 44.49 | 5.56 |
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $5,100 | 25.96 | 5.09 |
| Jalen Brunson | DAL | $3,800 | 19.31 | 5.08 |
| Tyler Johnson | PHO | $4,700 | 23.74 | 5.05 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,800 | 43.77 | 4.47 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,200 | 41.03 | 5.00 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $9,100 | 40.46 | 4.45 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,300 | 39.73 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,800 | 30.38 | 6.33 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $5,400 | 29.58 | 5.48 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,300 | 28.05 | 5.29 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,300 | 32.95 | 5.23 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,300 | 53.67 | 4.36 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,800 | 52.72 | 4.47 |
| Paul George | OKC | $11,700 | 52.70 | 4.50 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,400 | 47.98 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $3,600 | 22.05 | 6.12 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHO | $5,200 | 30.09 | 5.79 |
| Gerald Green | HOU | $3,700 | 19.81 | 5.35 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | MIA | $3,500 | 17.82 | 5.09 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,300 | 45.15 | 4.85 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $8,700 | 38.17 | 4.39 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,900 | 36.47 | 4.62 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,400 | 35.55 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $3,900 | 28.17 | 7.22 |
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $3,800 | 26.23 | 6.90 |
| Ivan Rabb | MEM | $3,800 | 23.77 | 6.26 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,000 | 35.42 | 5.90 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $11,200 | 45.81 | 4.09 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,000 | 42.33 | 4.70 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $7,800 | 41.30 | 5.29 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,100 | 38.68 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $4,500 | 31.94 | 7.10 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | IND | $3,500 | 24.00 | 6.86 |
| Boban Marjanovic | PHI | $5,000 | 26.71 | 5.34 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $7,800 | 41.30 | 5.29 |
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.