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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 | Trae Young |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| SG | Dennis Schroder |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| PF | Omari Spellman |
| PF | Kyle Kuzma |
| C | Steven Adams |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 292.37 |
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 | $12,000 | 56.42 | 4.70 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 46.21 | 4.62 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,000 | 44.76 | 4.48 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $6,900 | 32.11 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,000 | 56.42 | 4.70 |
| Derrick Rose | MIN | $6,300 | 29.57 | 4.69 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $6,900 | 32.11 | 4.65 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,400 | 29.75 | 4.65 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,500 | 39.66 | 4.67 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,300 | 39.21 | 4.72 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,200 | 35.77 | 4.36 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,400 | 33.56 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $4,300 | 22.49 | 5.23 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,300 | 26.48 | 5.00 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,600 | 27.88 | 4.98 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $5,000 | 24.72 | 4.94 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,900 | 52.91 | 4.45 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 47.92 | 4.65 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,700 | 44.96 | 4.64 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,900 | 32.74 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,900 | 32.74 | 4.74 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,500 | 30.81 | 4.74 |
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $5,400 | 25.25 | 4.68 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $5,200 | 24.28 | 4.67 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $8,400 | 38.26 | 4.55 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,900 | 34.53 | 4.37 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,300 | 34.18 | 4.68 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,400 | 32.83 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omari Spellman | ATL | $3,500 | 22.23 | 6.35 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,000 | 24.26 | 4.85 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $4,400 | 21.30 | 4.84 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,400 | 26.09 | 4.83 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,200 | 51.91 | 4.64 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,100 | 51.78 | 4.66 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,100 | 50.75 | 4.57 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,800 | 35.71 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | ATL | $4,300 | 21.27 | 4.95 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,300 | 34.91 | 4.78 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,100 | 51.78 | 4.66 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,200 | 51.91 | 4.64 |
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.