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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 | Tyler Dorsey |
| PG | Jeff Teague |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SG | Caris LeVert |
| SF | Josh Jackson |
| SF | Mario Hezonja |
| PF | Noah Vonleh |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Dwight Howard |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 300.21 |
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 | 54.41 | 4.53 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,300 | 39.85 | 4.80 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,000 | 38.36 | 4.80 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,800 | 37.90 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Dorsey | ATL | $3,800 | 20.85 | 5.49 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $7,000 | 35.32 | 5.05 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $5,900 | 29.12 | 4.94 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,500 | 22.00 | 4.89 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,900 | 42.32 | 4.75 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,500 | 41.87 | 4.41 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,400 | 39.71 | 4.73 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,100 | 38.23 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $5,300 | 25.75 | 4.86 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,000 | 33.70 | 4.81 |
| Luke Kennard | DET | $3,600 | 17.29 | 4.80 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,500 | 30.97 | 4.76 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,500 | 58.00 | 4.64 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,000 | 38.03 | 4.23 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,400 | 34.63 | 4.68 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,500 | 30.56 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,300 | 28.60 | 5.40 |
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $4,800 | 23.86 | 4.97 |
| Dante Cunningham | BKN | $3,600 | 17.55 | 4.88 |
| Corey Brewer | OKC | $4,100 | 19.89 | 4.85 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,900 | 62.85 | 4.87 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,000 | 40.19 | 4.47 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,600 | 38.87 | 4.52 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,800 | 38.49 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Vonleh | CHI | $3,500 | 19.34 | 5.52 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,700 | 33.67 | 5.02 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $4,300 | 21.52 | 5.00 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,000 | 19.89 | 4.97 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,000 | 46.20 | 4.62 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,800 | 45.72 | 4.67 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,700 | 42.22 | 4.35 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,500 | 41.90 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakari Johnson | OKC | $3,500 | 18.20 | 5.20 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $3,700 | 18.59 | 5.02 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,400 | 41.32 | 4.92 |
| Mike Muscala | ATL | $3,600 | 17.59 | 4.89 |
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.