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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 |
| PG | Isaiah Canaan |
| SG | Donovan Mitchell |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | DeAndre’ Bembry |
| SF | Tyreke Evans |
| PF | Noah Vonleh |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Dewayne Dedmon |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 307.82 |
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 | $11,000 | 54.72 | 4.97 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 43.48 | 4.63 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,900 | 43.43 | 4.88 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,300 | 42.95 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Canaan | PHO | $3,600 | 18.69 | 5.19 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,500 | 23.03 | 5.12 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,100 | 20.96 | 5.11 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $3,900 | 19.76 | 5.07 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 51.84 | 4.67 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,800 | 41.32 | 4.70 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,700 | 39.70 | 4.56 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,300 | 39.59 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,800 | 25.39 | 5.29 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 35.23 | 5.18 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $3,800 | 19.50 | 5.13 |
| David Nwaba | CLE | $3,900 | 19.49 | 5.00 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 54.22 | 4.76 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,500 | 53.47 | 4.65 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 50.65 | 4.73 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,900 | 43.55 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $3,900 | 20.79 | 5.33 |
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $5,800 | 30.42 | 5.24 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | DAL | $4,200 | 21.89 | 5.21 |
| Trevor Ariza | PHO | $4,800 | 24.01 | 5.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,200 | 58.62 | 4.80 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,200 | 42.87 | 4.66 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 38.93 | 4.87 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,500 | 34.24 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $4,100 | 25.99 | 6.34 |
| John Collins | ATL | $5,100 | 25.87 | 5.07 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 38.93 | 4.87 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,200 | 58.62 | 4.80 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,200 | 53.23 | 4.75 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,000 | 47.73 | 4.77 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,000 | 46.67 | 4.67 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,300 | 44.09 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,000 | 26.86 | 5.37 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,500 | 33.36 | 5.13 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,700 | 18.28 | 4.94 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,500 | 37.08 | 4.94 |
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.