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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 | Kris Dunn |
| SG | Kent Bazemore |
| SG | Dennis Schroder |
| SF | Nicolas Batum |
| SF | Danilo Gallinari |
| PF | Montrezl Harrell |
| PF | Lauri Markkanen |
| C | Alex Len |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 326.44 |
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 | 59.67 | 5.14 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,600 | 44.48 | 4.63 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,500 | 43.66 | 4.60 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 42.89 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $5,900 | 33.41 | 5.66 |
| Jeremy Lin | TOR | $4,200 | 23.28 | 5.54 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $3,900 | 20.93 | 5.37 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,600 | 59.67 | 5.14 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,300 | 52.71 | 4.29 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $10,000 | 45.64 | 4.56 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,400 | 40.86 | 4.86 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,200 | 35.39 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,700 | 30.85 | 6.56 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,100 | 32.22 | 6.32 |
| Delon Wright | MEM | $5,000 | 27.46 | 5.49 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,200 | 21.46 | 5.11 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,900 | 35.18 | 5.10 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,300 | 28.42 | 4.51 |
| Trevor Ariza | WAS | $6,600 | 27.86 | 4.22 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $6,000 | 25.99 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Carter | ATL | $3,700 | 19.41 | 5.24 |
| Jeff Green | WAS | $4,800 | 24.88 | 5.18 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,900 | 35.18 | 5.10 |
| Bruno Caboclo | MEM | $3,600 | 18.29 | 5.08 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $9,200 | 44.66 | 4.85 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,700 | 41.38 | 4.76 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,000 | 35.29 | 4.41 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,600 | 34.84 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | MIN | $4,400 | 22.70 | 5.16 |
| JaMychal Green | LAC | $4,000 | 20.52 | 5.13 |
| Marquese Chriss | CLE | $3,600 | 18.48 | 5.13 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,800 | 34.81 | 5.12 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $12,000 | 55.12 | 4.59 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,200 | 46.37 | 4.55 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,300 | 46.22 | 4.49 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $7,300 | 37.60 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | ATL | $3,500 | 27.22 | 7.78 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,900 | 34.16 | 5.79 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $6,100 | 32.64 | 5.35 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,500 | 33.68 | 5.18 |
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.