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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 | Rajon Rondo |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Justin Anderson |
| SG | Kent Bazemore |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | Vince Carter |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| PF | Jerami Grant |
| C | Moritz Wagner |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 291.46 |
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 | $11,700 | 56.26 | 4.81 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 42.96 | 4.34 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,100 | 42.39 | 4.66 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,200 | 37.30 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Mills | SAS | $3,500 | 17.29 | 4.94 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,700 | 56.26 | 4.81 |
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $4,500 | 21.32 | 4.74 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,100 | 42.39 | 4.66 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,400 | 57.89 | 4.67 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,200 | 40.89 | 4.44 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,500 | 34.01 | 4.53 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,400 | 32.58 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Anderson | ATL | $3,600 | 20.53 | 5.70 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $3,800 | 21.25 | 5.59 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,100 | 25.82 | 5.06 |
| Kevin Huerter | ATL | $4,500 | 22.19 | 4.93 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $10,200 | 47.77 | 4.68 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 42.95 | 4.47 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,500 | 30.42 | 4.68 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAC | $5,100 | 23.23 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $4,300 | 22.34 | 5.20 |
| Vince Carter | ATL | $3,800 | 19.13 | 5.04 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,200 | 47.77 | 4.68 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,500 | 30.42 | 4.68 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,900 | 44.19 | 4.46 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $7,000 | 31.08 | 4.44 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,000 | 30.29 | 4.33 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $7,200 | 28.97 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,600 | 27.44 | 4.90 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,900 | 44.19 | 4.46 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $7,000 | 31.08 | 4.44 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,000 | 30.29 | 4.33 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,500 | 47.17 | 4.49 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $9,000 | 39.94 | 4.44 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $8,300 | 39.15 | 4.72 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $8,500 | 36.82 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Wagner | LAL | $3,700 | 21.49 | 5.81 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $5,300 | 29.11 | 5.49 |
| Deyonta Davis | ATL | $3,500 | 18.75 | 5.36 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $8,300 | 39.15 | 4.72 |
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.