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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 | Trey Burke |
| PG | Kris Dunn |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SF | Denzel Valentine |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| PF | John Collins |
| C | Alex Len |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 312.43 |
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 | 56.40 | 4.70 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,600 | 46.21 | 4.81 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,400 | 40.90 | 4.87 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,500 | 39.48 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Burke | NYK | $4,900 | 28.11 | 5.74 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $6,500 | 34.89 | 5.37 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $4,000 | 20.96 | 5.24 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $4,500 | 23.34 | 5.19 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 52.28 | 4.71 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $10,000 | 47.66 | 4.77 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,500 | 43.00 | 5.06 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,200 | 39.13 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $4,800 | 25.54 | 5.32 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,500 | 43.00 | 5.06 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $4,800 | 23.54 | 4.90 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,900 | 28.45 | 4.82 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 47.58 | 4.66 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,700 | 42.04 | 4.83 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $7,000 | 33.06 | 4.72 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $6,000 | 30.36 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $4,000 | 23.27 | 5.82 |
| David Nwaba | CHI | $5,000 | 25.44 | 5.09 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $6,000 | 30.36 | 5.06 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,800 | 28.82 | 4.97 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 40.67 | 5.02 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,000 | 37.64 | 4.70 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,800 | 35.81 | 4.59 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,900 | 33.48 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,700 | 24.71 | 5.26 |
| John Collins | ATL | $5,800 | 30.23 | 5.21 |
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $4,100 | 20.69 | 5.05 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 40.67 | 5.02 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,500 | 63.02 | 5.04 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,000 | 45.60 | 4.56 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,900 | 44.31 | 4.48 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,700 | 38.90 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | PHO | $5,200 | 31.09 | 5.98 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,700 | 38.90 | 5.05 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $6,900 | 34.88 | 5.05 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,500 | 63.02 | 5.04 |
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.