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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 | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Jerami Grant |
| PF | Montrezl Harrell |
| C | Rudy Gobert |
| G | Donovan Mitchell |
| F | Josh Jackson |
| Util | Jordan Bell |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 296.04 |
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 | $12,700 | 52.83 | 4.16 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 46.28 | 4.63 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,500 | 47.02 | 4.95 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,500 | 38.06 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $6,700 | 32.99 | 4.92 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,700 | 29.00 | 5.09 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,400 | 29.42 | 4.60 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,700 | 52.83 | 4.16 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,200 | 38.82 | 4.73 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,600 | 30.11 | 4.56 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,200 | 28.27 | 4.56 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,100 | 24.59 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,200 | 38.82 | 4.73 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,100 | 24.59 | 4.82 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,600 | 30.11 | 4.56 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $0 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 47.77 | 4.68 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,900 | 39.35 | 4.42 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,600 | 37.63 | 4.95 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $6,800 | 32.43 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $4,800 | 25.72 | 5.36 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,000 | 26.39 | 6.60 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,600 | 37.63 | 4.95 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,900 | 26.22 | 5.35 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,200 | 35.39 | 4.92 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $5,500 | 30.84 | 5.61 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,600 | 18.21 | 3.25 |
| Ed Davis | BKN | $4,100 | 18.43 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $5,500 | 30.84 | 5.61 |
| Jordan Bell | GS | $3,600 | 11.36 | 3.16 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $4,000 | 17.75 | 4.44 |
| Ryan Anderson | PHO | $3,600 | 14.18 | 3.94 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,300 | 39.42 | 4.75 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,900 | 37.53 | 4.75 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $8,000 | 37.10 | 4.64 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,300 | 36.14 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,900 | 37.53 | 4.75 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,300 | 39.42 | 4.75 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,300 | 36.14 | 4.95 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $8,000 | 37.10 | 4.64 |
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.