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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 | Elfrid Payton |
| PG | Terry Rozier |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SF | Kenrich Williams |
| SF | Justise Winslow |
| PF | Daniel Theis |
| PF | Luke Kornet |
| C | Jahlil Okafor |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 308.27 |
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 | $12,000 | 55.16 | 4.60 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,700 | 44.96 | 4.64 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,100 | 44.18 | 4.85 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,200 | 43.24 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $5,400 | 32.08 | 5.94 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $3,600 | 21.11 | 5.86 |
| Jeremy Lin | TOR | $3,500 | 19.55 | 5.59 |
| Brad Wanamaker | BOS | $3,500 | 19.43 | 5.55 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 56.60 | 4.80 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,400 | 43.49 | 4.63 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $9,800 | 42.06 | 4.29 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,700 | 36.67 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,500 | 28.71 | 6.38 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $4,300 | 23.78 | 5.53 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,200 | 23.15 | 5.51 |
| Tyler Dorsey | MEM | $4,000 | 21.66 | 5.42 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $10,000 | 48.02 | 4.80 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,000 | 44.04 | 4.89 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $7,100 | 30.71 | 4.32 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $5,500 | 30.22 | 5.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $3,500 | 20.41 | 5.83 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $5,500 | 30.22 | 5.50 |
| Kenrich Williams | NOP | $5,000 | 27.41 | 5.48 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $5,000 | 26.44 | 5.29 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,100 | 38.30 | 4.21 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,200 | 36.81 | 5.11 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,500 | 36.20 | 4.83 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $7,400 | 35.54 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Theis | BOS | $3,500 | 27.25 | 7.79 |
| Luke Kornet | NYK | $4,500 | 31.62 | 7.03 |
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $4,000 | 27.29 | 6.82 |
| Ray Spalding | PHX | $3,500 | 22.92 | 6.55 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,200 | 50.37 | 4.94 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,800 | 45.68 | 4.23 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $10,600 | 44.96 | 4.24 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $9,000 | 42.22 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $4,200 | 29.85 | 7.11 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $4,300 | 28.33 | 6.59 |
| Mike Muscala | LAL | $4,400 | 25.71 | 5.84 |
| Tyler Zeller | MEM | $3,500 | 20.36 | 5.82 |
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.