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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 | Darren Collison |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Evan Fournier |
| SG | Jaylen Brown |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | Jonathan Isaac |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| C | Al Horford |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 300.53 |
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 | $11,800 | 56.77 | 4.81 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,300 | 46.45 | 4.51 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,700 | 45.76 | 4.72 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,800 | 35.78 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Collison | IND | $4,500 | 25.69 | 5.71 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,200 | 21.82 | 5.19 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,800 | 56.77 | 4.81 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,700 | 45.76 | 4.72 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | POR | $8,000 | 33.87 | 4.23 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,100 | 26.14 | 5.13 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $5,500 | 23.20 | 4.22 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,000 | 22.99 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,400 | 22.97 | 5.22 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,100 | 26.14 | 5.13 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,300 | 20.93 | 4.87 |
| Wesley Matthews | IND | $3,800 | 17.79 | 4.68 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $10,400 | 49.54 | 4.76 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,700 | 43.26 | 4.46 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $6,500 | 29.22 | 4.50 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,800 | 25.84 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $5,100 | 24.72 | 4.85 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,400 | 49.54 | 4.76 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $6,500 | 29.22 | 4.50 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,700 | 43.26 | 4.46 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,500 | 37.16 | 4.37 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,700 | 32.74 | 4.89 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,800 | 32.67 | 4.80 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $7,100 | 29.80 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,300 | 26.11 | 4.93 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,700 | 32.74 | 4.89 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,800 | 32.67 | 4.80 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,500 | 26.21 | 4.76 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,700 | 42.49 | 4.88 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,700 | 35.85 | 5.35 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $7,300 | 35.79 | 4.90 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,100 | 32.33 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,700 | 35.85 | 5.35 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,100 | 32.33 | 5.30 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $7,300 | 35.79 | 4.90 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,700 | 42.49 | 4.88 |
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.