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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 | Terry Rozier |
| PG | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Jaylen Brown |
| SG | D’Angelo Russell |
| SF | Gordon Hayward |
| SF | Davis Bertans |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| PF | Marcus Morris |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 321.36 |
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 | $9,400 | 45.33 | 4.82 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,300 | 37.63 | 4.53 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,600 | 37.29 | 4.34 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,600 | 35.39 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $3,900 | 31.66 | 8.12 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $3,700 | 20.51 | 5.54 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $5,700 | 29.67 | 5.21 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 45.33 | 4.82 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $13,300 | 61.87 | 4.65 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,800 | 41.49 | 4.71 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,900 | 40.77 | 4.58 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,500 | 39.63 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,000 | 25.69 | 6.42 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,500 | 36.70 | 4.89 |
| Austin Rivers | HOU | $4,900 | 23.84 | 4.86 |
| Garrett Temple | MEM | $3,600 | 17.41 | 4.84 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,300 | 32.44 | 4.44 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,200 | 30.36 | 5.84 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,300 | 29.76 | 4.72 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,100 | 29.37 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,200 | 30.36 | 5.84 |
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $4,900 | 25.39 | 5.18 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,700 | 23.40 | 4.98 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,100 | 29.37 | 4.82 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,700 | 63.44 | 5.00 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $10,100 | 42.52 | 4.21 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,600 | 40.03 | 4.66 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,600 | 37.19 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,100 | 29.61 | 5.81 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,000 | 31.49 | 5.25 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,700 | 63.44 | 5.00 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,600 | 37.19 | 4.89 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,500 | 42.68 | 4.49 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,500 | 41.37 | 4.35 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,800 | 40.99 | 4.66 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,800 | 38.03 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,800 | 38.03 | 4.88 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $3,600 | 17.55 | 4.87 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,700 | 31.98 | 4.77 |
| Bismack Biyombo | CHA | $4,200 | 19.85 | 4.73 |
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.