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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 | Jalen Brunson |
| PG | Collin Sexton |
| SG | Monte Morris |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| PF | Dwight Powell |
| PF | Maxi Kleber |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 331.27 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,700 | 46.86 | 4.83 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 44.05 | 4.64 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,500 | 38.37 | 4.51 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $7,400 | 34.13 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | DAL | $3,600 | 25.75 | 7.15 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,400 | 22.33 | 5.08 |
| Collin Sexton | CLE | $4,300 | 21.59 | 5.02 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $4,300 | 21.49 | 5.00 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $13,500 | 67.05 | 4.97 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,000 | 45.34 | 5.04 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,600 | 45.10 | 4.70 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,500 | 41.64 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Morris | DEN | $4,700 | 31.80 | 6.77 |
| Austin Rivers | HOU | $3,800 | 20.82 | 5.48 |
| Torrey Craig | DEN | $3,600 | 18.98 | 5.27 |
| Malik Beasley | DEN | $4,700 | 24.30 | 5.17 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 56.05 | 4.79 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,400 | 46.66 | 4.96 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,300 | 37.33 | 4.50 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,500 | 32.32 | 5.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,500 | 32.32 | 5.88 |
| Carmelo Anthony | CHI | $3,500 | 19.56 | 5.59 |
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $4,000 | 22.03 | 5.51 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,400 | 23.14 | 5.26 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,300 | 46.57 | 5.01 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,800 | 44.04 | 4.49 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,200 | 35.47 | 4.93 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $7,700 | 34.66 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $3,700 | 24.69 | 6.67 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $3,800 | 24.09 | 6.34 |
| Kenrich Williams | NOP | $4,600 | 27.83 | 6.05 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,400 | 29.03 | 5.38 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,600 | 54.31 | 4.68 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 49.46 | 4.30 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,000 | 48.22 | 4.82 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,200 | 47.93 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $3,800 | 21.15 | 5.57 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,200 | 47.93 | 5.21 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $7,500 | 37.22 | 4.96 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,100 | 20.21 | 4.93 |
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.