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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 | Milos Teodosic |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Zach LaVine |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SF | David Nwaba |
| SF | Denzel Valentine |
| PF | Ben Simmons |
| PF | Quincy Acy |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 306.87 |
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 | $12,000 | 55.09 | 4.59 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 44.04 | 4.73 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,100 | 40.96 | 4.50 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $6,400 | 33.96 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milos Teodosic | LAC | $3,600 | 20.41 | 5.67 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $5,100 | 27.90 | 5.47 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $4,600 | 24.98 | 5.43 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $6,400 | 33.96 | 5.31 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,500 | 42.25 | 4.45 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,000 | 37.23 | 5.32 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,100 | 36.70 | 5.17 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,100 | 30.12 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,000 | 37.23 | 5.32 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $4,400 | 23.10 | 5.25 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,100 | 36.70 | 5.17 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,100 | 30.12 | 4.94 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 59.24 | 5.11 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 47.98 | 4.48 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,500 | 40.66 | 4.28 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $7,000 | 36.92 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Nwaba | CHI | $3,500 | 22.73 | 6.49 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $3,800 | 22.14 | 5.83 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $3,700 | 19.53 | 5.28 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $7,000 | 36.92 | 5.27 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,000 | 42.81 | 4.76 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,600 | 40.19 | 4.67 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $6,700 | 32.53 | 4.85 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,700 | 31.78 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Acy | BKN | $3,800 | 20.94 | 5.51 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,600 | 28.36 | 5.06 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $6,700 | 32.53 | 4.85 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,200 | 20.20 | 4.81 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,200 | 48.82 | 4.79 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $9,000 | 38.97 | 4.33 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,500 | 35.41 | 4.72 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,100 | 35.18 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | GS | $3,500 | 17.43 | 4.98 |
| Cristiano Felicio | CHI | $3,500 | 16.99 | 4.85 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,200 | 48.82 | 4.79 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,500 | 35.41 | 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.