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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 | Terry Rozier |
| PG | Goran Dragic |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SG | D’Angelo Russell |
| SF | Andre Iguodala |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| PF | Bam Adebayo |
| PF | James Johnson |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $59,300 |
| Expected Points | 301.65 |
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 | 53.62 | 4.43 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $8,200 | 37.52 | 4.58 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,800 | 36.99 | 4.74 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,700 | 34.74 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,800 | 25.73 | 5.36 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,700 | 34.74 | 5.18 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $4,100 | 20.35 | 4.96 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $3,600 | 17.43 | 4.84 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 38.98 | 4.70 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,900 | 35.11 | 5.09 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,200 | 34.11 | 4.74 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $6,000 | 28.51 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,900 | 35.11 | 5.09 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $6,000 | 28.51 | 4.75 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,200 | 34.11 | 4.74 |
| Nick Young | GS | $4,700 | 22.13 | 4.71 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $8,500 | 33.02 | 3.88 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,000 | 31.73 | 5.29 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,600 | 30.34 | 4.60 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,400 | 30.04 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,000 | 23.90 | 5.97 |
| Omri Casspi | GS | $3,700 | 20.91 | 5.65 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,000 | 31.73 | 5.29 |
| Corey Brewer | OKC | $4,900 | 25.80 | 5.26 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 43.51 | 5.58 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,400 | 40.51 | 4.31 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,400 | 38.12 | 5.15 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,700 | 36.93 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $3,900 | 25.60 | 6.56 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,700 | 27.40 | 5.83 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 43.51 | 5.58 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,400 | 38.12 | 5.15 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,600 | 46.67 | 4.40 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,000 | 39.31 | 4.37 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,400 | 37.33 | 4.44 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $7,400 | 32.99 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $4,300 | 21.76 | 5.06 |
| Zaza Pachulia | GS | $3,900 | 19.40 | 4.97 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,800 | 32.57 | 4.79 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,200 | 32.93 | 4.57 |
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.