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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 | Tomas Satoransky |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Kent Bazemore |
| SG | Jeremy Lamb |
| SF | DeAndre’ Bembry |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Marvin Williams |
| PF | Marcus Morris |
| C | JaVale McGee |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 290.26 |
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 | 53.39 | 4.73 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,900 | 49.05 | 4.50 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $10,000 | 44.78 | 4.48 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $10,000 | 43.70 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,300 | 53.39 | 4.73 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,700 | 39.98 | 4.60 |
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $6,200 | 28.55 | 4.60 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,600 | 43.69 | 4.55 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,200 | 41.91 | 4.56 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,500 | 36.07 | 4.24 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,500 | 34.89 | 4.65 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,700 | 30.37 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $3,700 | 20.74 | 5.61 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,500 | 27.68 | 5.03 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $3,800 | 18.66 | 4.91 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,400 | 26.38 | 4.89 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,300 | 51.96 | 4.60 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,400 | 47.53 | 4.57 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,500 | 42.16 | 4.44 |
| Jabari Parker | WAS | $6,700 | 30.03 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $4,200 | 21.63 | 5.15 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,300 | 51.96 | 4.60 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,400 | 47.53 | 4.57 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $5,500 | 24.98 | 4.54 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $7,400 | 34.09 | 4.61 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,500 | 30.97 | 4.76 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,800 | 30.91 | 4.55 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,500 | 30.18 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,200 | 25.54 | 4.91 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,300 | 20.99 | 4.88 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,500 | 30.97 | 4.76 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,500 | 30.18 | 4.64 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,600 | 53.20 | 4.59 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,500 | 45.90 | 4.37 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $10,300 | 41.85 | 4.06 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $8,000 | 39.78 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $8,000 | 39.78 | 4.97 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $5,900 | 29.21 | 4.95 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,500 | 29.86 | 4.59 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,600 | 53.20 | 4.59 |
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.