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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 | Kyrie Irving |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Jeremy Lamb |
| SG | Buddy Hield |
| SF | Royce O’Neale |
| SF | Gordon Hayward |
| PF | Frank Kaminsky |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| C | Ante Zizic |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 306.02 |
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 | $11,300 | 53.85 | 4.77 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,800 | 44.99 | 4.59 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,800 | 40.67 | 4.62 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,900 | 38.17 | 4.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $6,300 | 30.62 | 4.86 |
| Jeremy Lin | TOR | $3,600 | 17.37 | 4.83 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,300 | 53.85 | 4.77 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,000 | 37.21 | 4.65 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,400 | 57.22 | 4.61 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $10,800 | 48.33 | 4.47 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,900 | 41.12 | 4.62 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,600 | 38.47 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,600 | 25.67 | 5.58 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,400 | 36.97 | 5.00 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $6,500 | 31.92 | 4.91 |
| Luke Kennard | DET | $5,100 | 24.54 | 4.81 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $10,600 | 48.44 | 4.57 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,800 | 43.70 | 4.46 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,300 | 32.81 | 4.49 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,100 | 29.23 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $3,500 | 20.66 | 5.90 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $4,700 | 27.16 | 5.78 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $4,600 | 23.73 | 5.16 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $3,800 | 19.62 | 5.16 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,300 | 40.20 | 4.84 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,600 | 38.87 | 4.52 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,700 | 35.20 | 4.57 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,200 | 32.21 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $4,500 | 27.18 | 6.04 |
| Marquese Chriss | CLE | $3,500 | 20.65 | 5.90 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,100 | 26.18 | 5.13 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,300 | 40.20 | 4.84 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,600 | 47.00 | 4.43 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,500 | 40.63 | 4.28 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,000 | 38.97 | 4.87 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,100 | 33.38 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ante Zizic | CLE | $3,600 | 23.09 | 6.41 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,900 | 30.19 | 5.12 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $6,000 | 29.65 | 4.94 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,000 | 38.97 | 4.87 |
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.