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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 | Cory Joseph |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Dennis Schroder |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Gerald Green |
| SF | Royce O’Neale |
| PF | Bam Adebayo |
| PF | Tobias Harris |
| C | Clint Capela |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 323.24 |
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 | $11,600 | 59.29 | 5.11 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 45.71 | 4.92 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,000 | 43.08 | 4.79 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,700 | 39.28 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,600 | 21.30 | 5.92 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,600 | 59.29 | 5.11 |
| Collin Sexton | CLE | $5,000 | 24.80 | 4.96 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 45.71 | 4.92 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 57.29 | 4.90 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $9,000 | 41.63 | 4.63 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,300 | 38.61 | 4.65 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,200 | 35.02 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,000 | 28.39 | 5.68 |
| Austin Rivers | HOU | $3,700 | 20.34 | 5.50 |
| Malik Beasley | DEN | $3,900 | 19.51 | 5.00 |
| Wesley Matthews | IND | $4,600 | 22.96 | 4.99 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,400 | 29.86 | 4.67 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,200 | 29.45 | 4.75 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $6,200 | 28.65 | 4.62 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $6,000 | 27.14 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | HOU | $3,700 | 22.31 | 6.03 |
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $4,200 | 23.83 | 5.67 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $5,200 | 25.09 | 4.83 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,200 | 25.08 | 4.82 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,500 | 38.74 | 5.17 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,500 | 35.52 | 4.74 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,000 | 33.81 | 4.83 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $8,400 | 32.33 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,800 | 30.77 | 6.41 |
| Jonah Bolden | PHI | $3,900 | 20.95 | 5.37 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,800 | 30.94 | 5.33 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $4,400 | 23.00 | 5.23 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,200 | 51.54 | 4.60 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,100 | 51.12 | 4.61 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,400 | 44.71 | 4.30 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,700 | 41.32 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,700 | 41.32 | 5.37 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $7,400 | 37.46 | 5.06 |
| Ante Zizic | CLE | $4,300 | 21.03 | 4.89 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,800 | 33.03 | 4.86 |
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.