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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 | Delon Wright |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SG | Malcolm Brogdon |
| SF | Dillon Brooks |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Markieff Morris |
| PF | Taj Gibson |
| C | Clint Capela |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 301.86 |
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 | $12,300 | 58.04 | 4.72 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,700 | 41.77 | 4.31 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,400 | 38.05 | 5.14 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,800 | 29.44 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delon Wright | TOR | $3,800 | 20.39 | 5.36 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,400 | 38.05 | 5.14 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $5,800 | 27.96 | 4.82 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,300 | 58.04 | 4.72 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 53.73 | 4.67 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,500 | 41.29 | 4.86 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 | 40.73 | 4.85 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 37.05 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,400 | 27.49 | 5.09 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,000 | 30.19 | 5.03 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 37.05 | 4.94 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,500 | 41.29 | 4.86 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 52.98 | 4.41 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,900 | 41.14 | 4.62 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,200 | 39.05 | 4.76 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,100 | 32.65 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $4,000 | 23.04 | 5.76 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,200 | 39.05 | 4.76 |
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $5,200 | 24.70 | 4.75 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,600 | 21.42 | 4.66 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,900 | 41.87 | 4.70 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,700 | 37.08 | 4.26 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,700 | 31.38 | 5.50 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,200 | 30.02 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,700 | 31.38 | 5.50 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,400 | 27.93 | 5.17 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,600 | 27.16 | 4.85 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,200 | 30.02 | 4.84 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,200 | 46.40 | 4.55 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,300 | 41.83 | 4.50 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,500 | 40.53 | 4.27 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,200 | 39.60 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,700 | 33.25 | 4.96 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $6,300 | 30.60 | 4.86 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,200 | 39.60 | 4.83 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,600 | 21.65 | 4.71 |
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.