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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 | Jamal Murray |
| PG | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | Allonzo Trier |
| SG | Terrence Ross |
| SF | Gordon Hayward |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Jerami Grant |
| PF | Jayson Tatum |
| C | Mitchell Robinson |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 284.29 |
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 | $12,200 | 56.35 | 4.62 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,700 | 45.91 | 4.73 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,000 | 36.40 | 4.55 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,800 | 32.20 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,800 | 32.20 | 4.73 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,700 | 45.91 | 4.73 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,800 | 22.47 | 4.68 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,200 | 56.35 | 4.62 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $5,800 | 26.80 | 4.62 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $6,000 | 26.20 | 4.37 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $5,400 | 24.41 | 4.52 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,200 | 23.82 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonzo Trier | NYK | $3,700 | 19.57 | 5.29 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $5,800 | 26.80 | 4.62 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,200 | 23.82 | 4.58 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,500 | 20.58 | 4.57 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $11,600 | 51.57 | 4.45 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,600 | 45.10 | 4.70 |
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $6,500 | 26.54 | 4.08 |
| Kevin Knox | NYK | $5,700 | 24.53 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,600 | 45.10 | 4.70 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,200 | 24.29 | 4.67 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,300 | 24.38 | 4.60 |
| Paul George | OKC | $11,600 | 51.57 | 4.45 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $8,400 | 34.89 | 4.15 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,500 | 34.39 | 4.59 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,700 | 31.81 | 4.75 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,000 | 31.10 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,700 | 31.81 | 4.75 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,100 | 23.87 | 4.68 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,800 | 26.99 | 4.65 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,500 | 34.39 | 4.59 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,000 | 50.54 | 4.59 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,200 | 45.00 | 4.41 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,000 | 34.57 | 4.32 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,600 | 31.56 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $6,500 | 31.53 | 4.85 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,600 | 31.56 | 4.78 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,000 | 50.54 | 4.59 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,700 | 26.06 | 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.