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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 | Terry Rozier |
| PG | Fred VanVleet |
| SG | Dennis Schroder |
| SG | D’Angelo Russell |
| SF | Jeff Green |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| PF | Marvin Williams |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 303.25 |
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 | 51.81 | 4.71 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,500 | 44.00 | 4.63 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,400 | 42.89 | 4.56 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,900 | 42.52 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,200 | 24.77 | 5.90 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,700 | 27.57 | 5.87 |
| George Hill | MIL | $3,500 | 18.90 | 5.40 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,100 | 21.13 | 5.15 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,600 | 37.84 | 4.40 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,500 | 37.29 | 4.39 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,000 | 34.36 | 4.91 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,900 | 33.71 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iman Shumpert | SAC | $4,000 | 20.30 | 5.07 |
| Tony Snell | MIL | $3,500 | 17.26 | 4.93 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,500 | 22.19 | 4.93 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,000 | 34.36 | 4.91 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 52.07 | 4.34 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,100 | 48.16 | 4.77 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,000 | 47.45 | 4.75 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,600 | 41.60 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Green | WAS | $4,800 | 26.42 | 5.50 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $3,800 | 19.14 | 5.04 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,500 | 22.08 | 4.91 |
| Wilson Chandler | PHI | $4,200 | 20.48 | 4.88 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $8,100 | 35.37 | 4.37 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $7,000 | 34.66 | 4.95 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,800 | 31.96 | 4.70 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,800 | 31.87 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Jerebko | GS | $3,800 | 20.30 | 5.34 |
| Rodions Kurucs | BKN | $3,600 | 18.54 | 5.15 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,900 | 25.06 | 5.11 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $7,000 | 34.66 | 4.95 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 52.56 | 4.78 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,100 | 45.48 | 4.50 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,100 | 36.38 | 4.49 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,100 | 35.41 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $4,100 | 21.71 | 5.30 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,400 | 26.67 | 4.94 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $5,600 | 27.32 | 4.88 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,900 | 28.55 | 4.84 |
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.