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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 | Fred VanVleet |
| PG | Kemba Walker |
| SG | Antonio Blakeney |
| SG | Kevin Huerter |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Jabari Parker |
| PF | Brandon Ingram |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 299.57 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,800 | 42.19 | 4.79 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,000 | 41.71 | 4.63 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,500 | 39.69 | 4.67 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,100 | 39.21 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,300 | 24.64 | 5.73 |
| Shaquille Harrison | CHI | $4,200 | 21.61 | 5.14 |
| Cameron Payne | CHI | $3,800 | 19.48 | 5.13 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $5,600 | 28.40 | 5.07 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 51.43 | 4.36 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $10,000 | 45.52 | 4.55 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,900 | 41.01 | 4.61 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $8,200 | 38.84 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Blakeney | CHI | $3,600 | 21.54 | 5.98 |
| Kevin Huerter | ATL | $3,500 | 20.01 | 5.72 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $3,800 | 20.64 | 5.43 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,200 | 22.31 | 5.31 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,400 | 52.78 | 4.63 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $12,100 | 51.45 | 4.25 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,500 | 44.98 | 4.28 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,900 | 34.77 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $4,200 | 22.30 | 5.31 |
| Jabari Parker | CHI | $6,300 | 31.64 | 5.02 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $5,700 | 27.50 | 4.82 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $3,800 | 17.98 | 4.73 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,600 | 58.29 | 4.63 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,000 | 36.93 | 4.62 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $15,000 | 35.43 | 2.36 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $14,500 | 33.78 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Poythress | ATL | $3,500 | 19.11 | 5.46 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,400 | 32.95 | 5.15 |
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $4,600 | 23.45 | 5.10 |
| Jonas Jerebko | GS | $3,900 | 19.86 | 5.09 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,100 | 48.78 | 4.39 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,600 | 44.74 | 4.66 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,600 | 42.10 | 4.90 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,100 | 38.61 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $3,600 | 19.00 | 5.28 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,600 | 28.68 | 5.12 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,600 | 42.10 | 4.90 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,100 | 38.61 | 4.77 |
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.