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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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
| SG | Danny Green |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Rudy Gay |
| SF | Danilo Gallinari |
| PF | Tobias Harris |
| PF | Montrezl Harrell |
| C | Deandre Ayton |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 288.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,200 | 44.07 | 4.32 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,200 | 38.16 | 4.65 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,800 | 37.99 | 4.87 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHO | $5,300 | 27.36 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,300 | 25.04 | 5.82 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $5,100 | 26.46 | 5.19 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHO | $5,300 | 27.36 | 5.16 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $3,700 | 18.58 | 5.02 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 51.38 | 4.47 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,600 | 42.56 | 4.43 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,300 | 32.71 | 4.48 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,100 | 25.01 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,500 | 23.71 | 5.27 |
| Avery Bradley | LAC | $3,900 | 19.59 | 5.02 |
| Marco Belinelli | SAS | $3,700 | 18.20 | 4.92 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,100 | 25.01 | 4.90 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,700 | 32.02 | 4.78 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,500 | 29.01 | 4.46 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $5,000 | 20.59 | 4.12 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,700 | 19.87 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,700 | 32.02 | 4.78 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,500 | 29.01 | 4.46 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,700 | 19.87 | 4.23 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $5,000 | 20.59 | 4.12 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 38.71 | 4.61 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,700 | 36.82 | 4.78 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,700 | 32.77 | 4.89 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,800 | 30.45 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,700 | 32.77 | 4.89 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,500 | 26.53 | 4.82 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,700 | 36.82 | 4.78 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHO | $4,500 | 20.74 | 4.61 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $9,100 | 38.40 | 4.22 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $9,000 | 37.35 | 4.15 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $6,600 | 31.53 | 4.78 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,300 | 23.95 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $6,600 | 31.53 | 4.78 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $4,200 | 19.12 | 4.55 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,300 | 23.95 | 4.52 |
| Boban Marjanovic | LAC | $3,700 | 16.01 | 4.33 |
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.