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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 | Raymond Felton |
| PG | Yogi Ferrell |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Donovan Mitchell |
| SF | Joe Ingles |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Dwight Powell |
| PF | Jarell Martin |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 287.66 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 42.68 | 4.64 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,600 | 41.26 | 4.30 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $16,500 | 39.08 | 0.00 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,800 | 34.19 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Felton | OKC | $4,100 | 21.58 | 5.26 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $3,900 | 20.22 | 5.18 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $5,400 | 27.44 | 5.08 |
| George Hill | CLE | $4,500 | 22.75 | 5.05 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 51.92 | 4.40 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $15,500 | 40.29 | 0.00 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,500 | 35.50 | 4.73 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,700 | 33.98 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,500 | 35.50 | 4.73 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,000 | 26.71 | 4.45 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,700 | 33.98 | 4.41 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 51.92 | 4.40 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $10,400 | 45.35 | 4.36 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,000 | 45.25 | 5.03 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,800 | 30.53 | 4.49 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $4,900 | 24.09 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $9,000 | 45.25 | 5.03 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $4,900 | 24.09 | 4.92 |
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $4,100 | 19.94 | 4.86 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $3,700 | 16.80 | 4.54 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $6,000 | 30.89 | 5.15 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $6,500 | 27.99 | 4.31 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $10,500 | 27.35 | 0.00 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,500 | 25.48 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $6,000 | 30.89 | 5.15 |
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $3,500 | 16.34 | 4.67 |
| Ed Davis | POR | $3,800 | 17.62 | 4.64 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,500 | 25.48 | 4.63 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,300 | 41.87 | 4.50 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,800 | 38.86 | 4.42 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $15,000 | 37.38 | 0.00 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,700 | 36.26 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,700 | 31.96 | 4.77 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,700 | 36.26 | 4.71 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $7,100 | 32.52 | 4.58 |
| Salah Mejri | DAL | $3,700 | 16.68 | 4.51 |
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.