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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 | Damian Lillard |
| PG | Lonzo Ball |
| SG | Josh Hart |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| PF | Maxi Kleber |
| PF | Kelly Olynyk |
| C | Hassan Whiteside |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 308.98 |
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 | $11,800 | 53.67 | 4.55 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 45.94 | 5.22 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,600 | 45.93 | 4.78 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,000 | 36.55 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $6,500 | 35.81 | 5.51 |
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $4,500 | 24.53 | 5.45 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $5,500 | 29.31 | 5.33 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $5,300 | 27.78 | 5.24 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,300 | 40.81 | 4.92 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,600 | 35.52 | 4.13 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,900 | 35.51 | 5.15 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,800 | 33.57 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | LAL | $3,700 | 26.37 | 7.13 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,800 | 31.66 | 5.46 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,200 | 27.72 | 5.33 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,600 | 29.33 | 5.24 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,200 | 45.93 | 4.50 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,600 | 45.36 | 4.28 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,700 | 33.23 | 4.32 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,800 | 32.15 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Chandler | PHI | $4,200 | 22.10 | 5.26 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,000 | 20.34 | 5.09 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,700 | 28.91 | 5.07 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | MIA | $3,600 | 18.24 | 5.07 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,200 | 41.56 | 4.52 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,200 | 37.45 | 5.20 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,000 | 34.22 | 4.89 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,700 | 31.94 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $4,000 | 22.99 | 5.75 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,000 | 22.65 | 5.66 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,200 | 37.45 | 5.20 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,000 | 34.22 | 4.89 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,900 | 42.57 | 4.30 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,400 | 41.68 | 4.43 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,800 | 41.24 | 4.21 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,200 | 38.59 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $3,600 | 19.84 | 5.51 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $7,300 | 35.33 | 4.84 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,100 | 34.13 | 4.81 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,200 | 38.59 | 4.71 |
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.