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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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
| PG | Bryn Forbes |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SF | Rudy Gay |
| SF | Mikal Bridges |
| PF | Tobias Harris |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 301.4 |
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 | $9,300 | 38.09 | 4.10 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,300 | 30.70 | 4.87 |
| Derrick Rose | MIN | $6,500 | 28.22 | 4.34 |
| Derrick White | SAS | $5,800 | 27.24 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $3,600 | 26.86 | 7.46 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,300 | 30.70 | 4.87 |
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $4,300 | 20.62 | 4.80 |
| Derrick White | SAS | $5,800 | 27.24 | 4.70 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,100 | 39.37 | 4.86 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,400 | 38.01 | 4.52 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,800 | 37.56 | 4.82 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,700 | 28.91 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,100 | 39.37 | 4.86 |
| Avery Bradley | LAC | $3,600 | 17.44 | 4.84 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,800 | 37.56 | 4.82 |
| Josh Okogie | MIN | $4,300 | 20.13 | 4.68 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,300 | 28.20 | 5.32 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHO | $5,900 | 27.77 | 4.71 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $5,500 | 24.42 | 4.44 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $5,100 | 24.09 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,300 | 28.20 | 5.32 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $3,900 | 20.72 | 5.31 |
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $4,100 | 19.53 | 4.76 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $3,800 | 18.03 | 4.75 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,600 | 40.14 | 4.67 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $8,200 | 38.60 | 4.71 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,000 | 37.21 | 4.65 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,100 | 29.33 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | MIN | $3,800 | 19.87 | 5.23 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,700 | 24.28 | 5.17 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $8,200 | 38.60 | 4.71 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,600 | 40.14 | 4.67 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,300 | 50.72 | 4.92 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,400 | 33.61 | 4.54 |
| Bismack Biyombo | CHA | $4,300 | 21.01 | 4.89 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $3,700 | 12.97 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,300 | 50.72 | 4.92 |
| Bismack Biyombo | CHA | $4,300 | 21.01 | 4.89 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,400 | 33.61 | 4.54 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $3,700 | 12.97 | 3.51 |
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.