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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 | Jeremy Lin |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Dennis Schroder |
| SG | Monte Morris |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Jerami Grant |
| PF | Jayson Tatum |
| C | Ante Zizic |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 293.99 |
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 | $11,300 | 51.50 | 4.56 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,900 | 44.45 | 4.49 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $7,800 | 35.12 | 4.50 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,700 | 31.80 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lin | TOR | $3,500 | 21.85 | 6.24 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,600 | 24.53 | 5.33 |
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $4,400 | 21.82 | 4.96 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,300 | 51.50 | 4.56 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,600 | 40.79 | 4.25 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $9,800 | 40.47 | 4.13 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,800 | 33.91 | 4.99 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $5,900 | 26.40 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Morris | DEN | $3,900 | 21.02 | 5.39 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $4,800 | 24.77 | 5.16 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,000 | 25.54 | 5.11 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,800 | 33.91 | 4.99 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,000 | 49.71 | 4.52 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,700 | 46.91 | 4.84 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,000 | 46.56 | 4.66 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $6,700 | 29.42 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,700 | 46.91 | 4.84 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,000 | 46.56 | 4.66 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAC | $5,600 | 25.61 | 4.57 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $4,900 | 22.25 | 4.54 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,700 | 37.24 | 4.28 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,800 | 35.71 | 4.58 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,300 | 31.87 | 4.37 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,900 | 31.13 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $3,900 | 18.66 | 4.79 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,200 | 28.94 | 4.67 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,700 | 31.11 | 4.64 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,800 | 35.71 | 4.58 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,700 | 48.87 | 4.18 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,200 | 47.83 | 4.69 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,500 | 47.25 | 4.50 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,600 | 42.22 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ante Zizic | CLE | $4,400 | 24.53 | 5.58 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $6,500 | 36.25 | 5.58 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,600 | 27.53 | 4.92 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,600 | 35.92 | 4.73 |
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.