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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 | Fred VanVleet |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| SF | Jonathan Isaac |
| PF | Pascal Siakam |
| PF | Marvin Williams |
| C | Zaza Pachulia |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 302.13 |
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 | $12,600 | 57.60 | 4.57 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,500 | 44.99 | 4.74 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,400 | 42.77 | 4.11 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,000 | 41.29 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,700 | 27.14 | 5.77 |
| Cameron Payne | CLE | $3,700 | 18.59 | 5.03 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,000 | 39.02 | 4.88 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,500 | 44.99 | 4.74 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $14,300 | 65.10 | 4.55 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,400 | 40.37 | 4.81 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,900 | 38.77 | 4.36 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,800 | 37.52 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rivers | HOU | $5,300 | 26.56 | 5.01 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,000 | 24.83 | 4.97 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,400 | 21.71 | 4.93 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,900 | 24.18 | 4.93 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 49.94 | 4.34 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,200 | 45.54 | 4.46 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $7,500 | 32.81 | 4.37 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $7,100 | 30.14 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $4,400 | 23.03 | 5.23 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $3,900 | 19.99 | 5.13 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $3,800 | 18.85 | 4.96 |
| Chandler Hutchison | CHI | $3,800 | 18.36 | 4.83 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,700 | 45.23 | 4.66 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,600 | 35.73 | 4.70 |
| John Collins | ATL | $8,300 | 34.74 | 4.19 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,600 | 33.11 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,800 | 26.45 | 5.51 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,900 | 25.54 | 5.21 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,200 | 26.92 | 5.18 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,600 | 28.15 | 5.03 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 53.23 | 4.84 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,700 | 47.66 | 4.45 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,300 | 42.53 | 4.57 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,400 | 36.00 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaza Pachulia | DET | $3,500 | 25.23 | 7.21 |
| Ante Zizic | CLE | $4,400 | 27.29 | 6.20 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,400 | 36.00 | 4.86 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 53.23 | 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.