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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 | Dennis Smith Jr. |
| PG | Collin Sexton |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Jabari Parker |
| SF | Kevin Knox |
| PF | Ersan Ilyasova |
| PF | Ivan Rabb |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 308.53 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,100 | 53.31 | 4.41 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $10,200 | 47.27 | 4.63 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $10,000 | 43.68 | 4.37 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $9,100 | 40.28 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | CLE | $5,200 | 26.14 | 5.03 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | NYK | $6,500 | 32.18 | 4.95 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,800 | 37.72 | 4.84 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $7,200 | 34.58 | 4.80 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $13,600 | 65.44 | 4.81 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,500 | 44.06 | 4.64 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,300 | 42.04 | 4.52 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,600 | 37.48 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,500 | 34.41 | 5.29 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,700 | 24.61 | 5.24 |
| David Nwaba | CLE | $4,200 | 21.66 | 5.16 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $5,600 | 28.41 | 5.07 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $11,400 | 47.28 | 4.15 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,900 | 44.28 | 4.47 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,000 | 31.87 | 4.55 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | CHI | $6,900 | 28.80 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Parker | WAS | $3,900 | 23.99 | 6.15 |
| Kevin Knox | NYK | $4,900 | 24.69 | 5.04 |
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $4,400 | 22.09 | 5.02 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,800 | 27.95 | 4.82 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $13,000 | 50.03 | 3.85 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $7,900 | 39.34 | 4.98 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 36.91 | 4.34 |
| Kenneth Faried | HOU | $7,500 | 36.89 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $3,600 | 21.61 | 6.00 |
| Ivan Rabb | MEM | $6,400 | 34.19 | 5.34 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $6,600 | 33.69 | 5.10 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,100 | 25.70 | 5.04 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,400 | 45.88 | 4.88 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,200 | 40.88 | 4.44 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,900 | 36.03 | 4.56 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,500 | 35.25 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $3,900 | 19.74 | 5.06 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,300 | 26.21 | 4.95 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,400 | 45.88 | 4.88 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $3,900 | 18.71 | 4.80 |
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.