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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 | John Wall |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Allonzo Trier |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | Jonathan Isaac |
| SF | Nikola Mirotic |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| PF | Montrezl Harrell |
| C | Alex Len |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 304.32 |
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 | $11,100 | 54.01 | 4.87 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,300 | 45.09 | 4.85 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,700 | 43.98 | 4.53 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,500 | 43.95 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,100 | 54.01 | 4.87 |
| Ryan Arcidiacono | CHI | $4,200 | 20.37 | 4.85 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,300 | 45.09 | 4.85 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,500 | 21.74 | 4.83 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 56.60 | 4.88 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,000 | 41.23 | 4.58 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,800 | 40.13 | 4.56 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,700 | 39.50 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonzo Trier | NYK | $3,700 | 21.06 | 5.69 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,500 | 29.32 | 5.33 |
| Avery Bradley | LAC | $3,700 | 19.46 | 5.26 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $5,100 | 26.35 | 5.17 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 54.61 | 4.51 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,500 | 42.94 | 4.52 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,700 | 37.88 | 4.92 |
| Jabari Parker | CHI | $7,400 | 33.55 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $4,700 | 25.47 | 5.42 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,200 | 20.90 | 4.98 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,700 | 37.88 | 4.92 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $4,000 | 19.63 | 4.91 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,500 | 61.88 | 4.95 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $8,300 | 39.91 | 4.81 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 39.61 | 4.66 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,400 | 37.90 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $6,000 | 32.33 | 5.39 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,500 | 61.88 | 4.95 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $4,100 | 20.29 | 4.95 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $3,600 | 17.43 | 4.84 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,100 | 53.65 | 4.83 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,900 | 45.32 | 4.58 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,500 | 44.69 | 4.70 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $9,200 | 42.80 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | ATL | $3,700 | 19.25 | 5.20 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $6,300 | 30.59 | 4.86 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,100 | 53.65 | 4.83 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,500 | 44.69 | 4.70 |
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.