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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 | Chris Paul |
| PG | De’Aaron Fox |
| SG | Monte Morris |
| SG | Torrey Craig |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| SF | Will Barton |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| PF | Kenrich Williams |
| C | Mason Plumlee |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 299.96 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $7,600 | 36.50 | 4.80 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,300 | 34.79 | 4.77 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,300 | 34.44 | 4.72 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $7,600 | 34.16 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Jackson | NOP | $3,900 | 20.51 | 5.26 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $4,100 | 21.08 | 5.14 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $4,500 | 23.04 | 5.12 |
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $4,300 | 21.60 | 5.02 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $13,800 | 61.87 | 4.48 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,300 | 44.03 | 4.73 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,100 | 42.02 | 4.62 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $9,000 | 40.51 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Morris | DEN | $5,800 | 32.07 | 5.53 |
| Torrey Craig | DEN | $3,600 | 19.12 | 5.31 |
| Malik Beasley | DEN | $4,900 | 25.46 | 5.20 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,800 | 39.37 | 5.05 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 55.45 | 4.78 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $6,600 | 30.32 | 4.59 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,200 | 29.55 | 4.77 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHO | $6,600 | 28.01 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,400 | 27.52 | 5.10 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,900 | 24.33 | 4.97 |
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $3,800 | 18.65 | 4.91 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $5,700 | 27.41 | 4.81 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,400 | 43.56 | 4.63 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,500 | 42.17 | 4.44 |
| Kenneth Faried | HOU | $8,000 | 36.28 | 4.54 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,600 | 35.90 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenrich Williams | NOP | $4,900 | 25.95 | 5.30 |
| Rodions Kurucs | BKN | $3,800 | 19.47 | 5.12 |
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $3,700 | 18.20 | 4.92 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $4,300 | 21.01 | 4.89 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,300 | 50.06 | 4.43 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,300 | 43.05 | 4.63 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $7,500 | 36.70 | 4.89 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,400 | 35.48 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,200 | 25.00 | 5.95 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,100 | 30.84 | 5.06 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,700 | 27.90 | 4.89 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $7,500 | 36.70 | 4.89 |
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.