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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 | Goran Dragic |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SG | Caris LeVert |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | Taurean Prince |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| PF | Kelly Olynyk |
| C | Alex Len |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 318.57 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,100 | 36.55 | 4.02 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,100 | 35.80 | 4.42 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,600 | 35.62 | 5.40 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,300 | 34.89 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Burke | NYK | $4,900 | 30.46 | 6.22 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,000 | 32.46 | 5.41 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,600 | 35.62 | 5.40 |
| Frank Ntilikina | NYK | $3,800 | 20.08 | 5.28 |
Shooting 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 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,300 | 35.39 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Harris | BKN | $3,900 | 22.31 | 5.72 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $6,000 | 31.30 | 5.22 |
| Luke Kennard | DET | $4,100 | 21.26 | 5.19 |
| Rodney Hood | CLE | $5,200 | 26.77 | 5.15 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 52.15 | 4.35 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,600 | 44.99 | 4.69 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $6,000 | 33.06 | 5.51 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,900 | 31.43 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $6,000 | 33.06 | 5.51 |
| Chandler Parsons | MEM | $3,500 | 17.68 | 5.05 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $4,300 | 21.66 | 5.04 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $5,400 | 30.74 | 5.69 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $3,900 | 20.69 | 5.31 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 41.65 | 5.08 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,300 | 36.71 | 5.03 |
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 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,700 | 43.24 | 5.62 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,900 | 39.48 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | ATL | $5,100 | 32.47 | 6.37 |
| Guillermo Hernangómez | CHA | $4,000 | 25.30 | 6.33 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,700 | 43.24 | 5.62 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $6,900 | 37.04 | 5.37 |
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.