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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 | Victor Oladipo |
| SG | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | Thaddeus Young |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Alex Len |
| G | Reggie Jackson |
| F | Taurean Prince |
| Util | Cody Zeller |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 291.63 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 51.89 | 4.44 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,800 | 41.44 | 4.71 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,300 | 38.50 | 4.64 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,100 | 35.80 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Burke | NYK | $4,900 | 30.46 | 6.22 |
| Jeremy Lin | ATL | $5,000 | 21.75 | 4.35 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $6,100 | 31.75 | 5.20 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,800 | 41.44 | 4.71 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,600 | 44.99 | 4.69 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,900 | 34.83 | 4.41 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,300 | 35.39 | 4.26 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,400 | 33.13 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $0 | ||
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $4,300 | 21.66 | 5.04 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $6,200 | 27.90 | 4.50 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $6,000 | 31.30 | 5.22 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 52.15 | 4.35 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,300 | 36.71 | 5.03 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $6,000 | 33.06 | 5.51 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,600 | 32.20 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $6,000 | 33.06 | 5.51 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,700 | 27.70 | 4.86 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,900 | 23.94 | 4.89 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $4,400 | 21.67 | 4.93 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,400 | 50.39 | 4.06 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,300 | 41.55 | 5.01 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 41.65 | 5.08 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,200 | 39.85 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 41.65 | 5.08 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,300 | 41.55 | 5.01 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,200 | 39.85 | 4.86 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $5,400 | 30.74 | 5.69 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,200 | 50.07 | 4.91 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,900 | 46.73 | 4.72 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,900 | 39.48 | 3.62 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,700 | 43.24 | 5.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | ATL | $5,100 | 32.47 | 6.37 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,700 | 43.24 | 5.62 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,100 | 36.61 | 4.52 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $6,200 | 31.38 | 5.06 |
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.