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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 | Spencer Dinwiddie |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SG | D’Angelo Russell |
| SF | Rudy Gay |
| SF | Joe Harris |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| C | Jakob Poeltl |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 291.9 |
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 | $11,500 | 56.20 | 4.89 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,000 | 47.89 | 4.79 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,900 | 43.32 | 4.38 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,000 | 36.99 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $5,000 | 26.20 | 5.24 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,500 | 56.20 | 4.89 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,000 | 47.89 | 4.79 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,000 | 36.99 | 4.62 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,500 | 41.72 | 4.91 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,100 | 40.11 | 4.41 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $8,400 | 36.61 | 4.36 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,600 | 35.84 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,500 | 41.72 | 4.91 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,100 | 24.89 | 4.88 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $6,900 | 33.21 | 4.81 |
| Torrey Craig | DEN | $4,600 | 21.71 | 4.72 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $10,700 | 48.32 | 4.52 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,800 | 42.86 | 4.37 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,200 | 23.84 | 4.58 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,300 | 23.20 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,300 | 22.22 | 5.17 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,200 | 23.84 | 4.58 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,700 | 48.32 | 4.52 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,300 | 23.20 | 4.38 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,800 | 40.63 | 4.62 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,600 | 36.40 | 4.23 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $8,300 | 35.38 | 4.26 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,900 | 33.38 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,900 | 33.38 | 4.84 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,800 | 40.63 | 4.62 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,100 | 23.11 | 4.53 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,700 | 25.81 | 4.53 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,300 | 51.65 | 4.57 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,500 | 49.65 | 4.73 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,500 | 38.17 | 4.49 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $6,700 | 34.95 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $4,900 | 25.62 | 5.23 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $6,700 | 34.95 | 5.22 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,500 | 27.19 | 4.94 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,300 | 30.24 | 4.80 |
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.