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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 | Tyus Jones |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Damion Lee |
| SG | Rodney Hood |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| PF | Marquese Chriss |
| C | Mike Muscala |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 325.38 |
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 | $11,600 | 57.20 | 4.93 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,800 | 43.32 | 4.42 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,900 | 36.99 | 4.68 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,300 | 33.21 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $3,500 | 25.99 | 7.43 |
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $5,400 | 27.06 | 5.01 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $4,800 | 23.79 | 4.96 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $4,800 | 23.74 | 4.95 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,300 | 38.08 | 4.59 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,800 | 37.70 | 4.83 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,600 | 37.10 | 4.88 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,800 | 34.11 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damion Lee | ATL | $4,700 | 30.04 | 6.39 |
| Rodney Hood | CLE | $4,200 | 23.09 | 5.50 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,100 | 32.85 | 5.38 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $4,900 | 25.49 | 5.20 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,300 | 55.68 | 4.53 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 52.82 | 4.76 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 52.61 | 4.87 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,600 | 40.60 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $7,600 | 40.60 | 5.34 |
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,500 | 23.17 | 5.15 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,200 | 21.13 | 5.03 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 52.61 | 4.87 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,800 | 56.25 | 4.77 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $9,000 | 41.06 | 4.56 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,900 | 40.81 | 5.17 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $8,500 | 36.66 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $5,400 | 30.42 | 5.63 |
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $4,300 | 23.88 | 5.55 |
| John Henson | MIL | $5,000 | 27.42 | 5.48 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,100 | 27.84 | 5.46 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,000 | 48.32 | 4.83 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 47.54 | 4.57 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,200 | 46.42 | 4.55 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,400 | 39.38 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Muscala | ATL | $3,900 | 24.41 | 6.26 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,600 | 30.26 | 5.40 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,000 | 35.80 | 5.11 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $6,800 | 34.74 | 5.11 |
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.