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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 | T.J. McConnell |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Delon Wright |
| SG | Justin Holiday |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | Mikal Bridges |
| PF | Jerami Grant |
| PF | Tobias Harris |
| C | Steven Adams |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 287.57 |
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 | $12,000 | 54.07 | 4.51 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,600 | 46.57 | 4.39 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $5,800 | 28.05 | 4.84 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,500 | 27.64 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $3,500 | 17.96 | 5.13 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $5,800 | 28.05 | 4.84 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $5,600 | 26.52 | 4.74 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,000 | 54.07 | 4.51 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,300 | 40.24 | 4.33 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,800 | 40.07 | 4.55 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $9,100 | 39.17 | 4.30 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $9,000 | 37.99 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delon Wright | MEM | $5,700 | 30.92 | 5.43 |
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $4,000 | 20.60 | 5.15 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,800 | 26.96 | 4.65 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,800 | 40.07 | 4.55 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $10,400 | 47.38 | 4.56 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $6,300 | 26.56 | 4.22 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,100 | 25.63 | 4.20 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHX | $5,100 | 25.00 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikal Bridges | PHX | $5,100 | 25.00 | 4.90 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,400 | 47.38 | 4.56 |
| Bruno Caboclo | MEM | $4,000 | 18.10 | 4.52 |
| Jake Layman | POR | $3,500 | 15.68 | 4.48 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,500 | 35.74 | 4.76 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,700 | 33.37 | 4.33 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,800 | 29.94 | 4.40 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,600 | 26.27 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,500 | 35.74 | 4.76 |
| Dragan Bender | PHX | $3,900 | 18.45 | 4.73 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,600 | 26.27 | 4.69 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,900 | 22.06 | 4.50 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,900 | 54.82 | 4.61 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,000 | 47.60 | 4.76 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $8,100 | 40.82 | 5.04 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,400 | 40.17 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $8,100 | 40.82 | 5.04 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,000 | 29.63 | 4.94 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,000 | 47.60 | 4.76 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,900 | 54.82 | 4.61 |
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.