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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 | Chris Paul |
| SG | Chasson Randle |
| SG | Malik Beasley |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | Will Barton |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| C | Ivica Zubac |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 306.68 |
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 | $12,100 | 56.35 | 4.66 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,200 | 43.89 | 4.30 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $10,000 | 41.54 | 4.15 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,800 | 38.00 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $5,600 | 28.78 | 5.14 |
| Derrick Rose | MIN | $5,400 | 27.07 | 5.01 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $5,100 | 25.26 | 4.95 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,800 | 38.00 | 4.87 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $13,300 | 60.49 | 4.55 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,600 | 42.71 | 4.45 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,800 | 40.13 | 4.10 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,600 | 39.36 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chasson Randle | WAS | $3,500 | 21.08 | 6.02 |
| Josh Okogie | MIN | $3,500 | 19.42 | 5.55 |
| Malik Beasley | DEN | $4,600 | 24.16 | 5.25 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,200 | 21.58 | 5.14 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 54.27 | 4.52 |
| Paul George | OKC | $11,600 | 48.71 | 4.20 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,900 | 46.79 | 4.73 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,000 | 33.05 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Knox | NYK | $4,600 | 25.47 | 5.54 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,400 | 28.30 | 5.24 |
| Jabari Parker | WAS | $3,900 | 20.19 | 5.18 |
| Luol Deng | MIN | $3,800 | 19.18 | 5.05 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,000 | 47.25 | 5.25 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $8,300 | 38.20 | 4.60 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $7,100 | 35.84 | 5.05 |
| Kenneth Faried | HOU | $7,400 | 34.82 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | MIN | $3,700 | 20.70 | 5.59 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,000 | 47.25 | 5.25 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $7,100 | 35.84 | 5.05 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,200 | 31.10 | 5.02 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,200 | 53.73 | 4.80 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,400 | 50.30 | 4.41 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,600 | 48.29 | 4.56 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,700 | 39.79 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $3,900 | 24.05 | 6.17 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,900 | 33.90 | 4.91 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,200 | 53.73 | 4.80 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $4,800 | 22.75 | 4.74 |
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.