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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 | Russell Westbrook |
| PG | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | Jaylen Brown |
| SG | Wesley Matthews |
| SF | Jae Crowder |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| PF | Marcus Morris |
| C | Thon Maker |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 295.74 |
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 | $12,100 | 54.70 | 4.52 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 46.57 | 4.80 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,800 | 42.91 | 4.88 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,400 | 37.72 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,100 | 21.23 | 5.18 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,800 | 42.91 | 4.88 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,100 | 24.60 | 4.82 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 46.57 | 4.80 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,300 | 56.53 | 4.60 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $9,400 | 41.91 | 4.46 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,100 | 33.81 | 4.76 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,500 | 32.20 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,800 | 26.42 | 5.50 |
| Wesley Matthews | IND | $3,800 | 20.32 | 5.35 |
| Sterling Brown | MIL | $4,300 | 22.42 | 5.21 |
| Luke Kennard | DET | $3,800 | 19.68 | 5.18 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,500 | 55.80 | 4.46 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,600 | 45.27 | 4.27 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $7,100 | 27.99 | 3.94 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $6,400 | 27.49 | 4.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,600 | 22.27 | 4.84 |
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $4,600 | 21.07 | 4.58 |
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $4,200 | 18.97 | 4.52 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,500 | 55.80 | 4.46 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,900 | 30.33 | 4.40 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $7,300 | 30.11 | 4.12 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,100 | 29.46 | 4.15 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,400 | 27.87 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,400 | 22.99 | 5.23 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,400 | 27.87 | 5.16 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,500 | 25.24 | 4.59 |
| Kenneth Faried | HOU | $3,900 | 17.70 | 4.54 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,600 | 49.13 | 4.63 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $10,000 | 43.83 | 4.38 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $9,000 | 38.39 | 4.27 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $7,500 | 34.77 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thon Maker | DET | $3,600 | 22.46 | 6.24 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,800 | 29.26 | 5.04 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,500 | 32.34 | 4.98 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,000 | 33.79 | 4.83 |
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.