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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 | Elie Okobo |
| SG | Marcus Smart |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Jeff Green |
| SF | Joe Ingles |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| C | Aron Baynes |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 310.23 |
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 | $11,400 | 54.24 | 4.76 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,200 | 44.50 | 4.84 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 44.20 | 4.65 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,900 | 43.44 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elie Okobo | PHO | $4,400 | 24.45 | 5.56 |
| Tim Frazier | NOP | $4,400 | 23.32 | 5.30 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $3,800 | 19.69 | 5.18 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,900 | 43.44 | 4.88 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 52.97 | 4.53 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,300 | 40.87 | 4.92 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,900 | 40.15 | 4.51 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,700 | 39.78 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,500 | 27.04 | 6.01 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,000 | 21.34 | 5.34 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $6,000 | 31.01 | 5.17 |
| Rodney McGruder | MIA | $4,900 | 24.68 | 5.04 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,000 | 50.91 | 4.63 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,100 | 41.28 | 4.54 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,900 | 36.60 | 4.63 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $8,000 | 35.89 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Green | WAS | $3,800 | 23.31 | 6.13 |
| Trevor Ariza | PHO | $5,000 | 25.51 | 5.10 |
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $4,500 | 22.97 | 5.10 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $3,700 | 18.53 | 5.01 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,300 | 59.18 | 4.81 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,100 | 43.08 | 4.73 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 38.43 | 4.80 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,900 | 33.07 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,000 | 22.91 | 5.73 |
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $3,700 | 19.80 | 5.35 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,900 | 31.09 | 5.27 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,100 | 26.33 | 5.16 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 53.56 | 4.87 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,300 | 48.13 | 4.67 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,500 | 43.21 | 4.55 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $9,800 | 42.77 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,500 | 22.09 | 6.31 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,500 | 41.97 | 4.94 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 53.56 | 4.87 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $6,300 | 30.32 | 4.81 |
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.