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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 | Kyle Lowry |
| PG | Jeff Teague |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Zach LaVine |
| SF | Luol Deng |
| SF | Norman Powell |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| PF | Pascal Siakam |
| C | Kevon Looney |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 316.51 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 45.29 | 4.98 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,200 | 43.92 | 4.31 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,000 | 41.43 | 5.18 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,800 | 38.85 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Wanamaker | BOS | $3,500 | 19.93 | 5.69 |
| Ryan Arcidiacono | CHI | $3,500 | 19.71 | 5.63 |
| Kadeem Allen | NYK | $4,000 | 21.95 | 5.49 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,100 | 31.76 | 5.21 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,800 | 62.06 | 4.85 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,700 | 44.31 | 4.57 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,800 | 43.57 | 4.45 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $9,000 | 40.92 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,000 | 22.16 | 5.54 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,400 | 23.19 | 5.27 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $5,200 | 27.39 | 5.27 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,400 | 27.83 | 5.15 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,900 | 53.71 | 4.51 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,900 | 46.74 | 4.72 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | CHI | $7,100 | 32.38 | 4.56 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,300 | 30.52 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luol Deng | MIN | $4,100 | 24.95 | 6.09 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,800 | 22.04 | 5.80 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,300 | 28.94 | 5.46 |
| OG Anunoby | TOR | $3,700 | 18.24 | 4.93 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,200 | 42.56 | 4.63 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $8,500 | 39.88 | 4.69 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,800 | 37.14 | 4.76 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,800 | 36.43 | 5.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $4,000 | 23.07 | 5.77 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,100 | 29.35 | 5.76 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,800 | 36.43 | 5.36 |
| Bobby Portis | WAS | $6,500 | 33.90 | 5.22 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,600 | 52.82 | 4.55 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,900 | 52.27 | 4.80 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,900 | 50.38 | 4.62 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,800 | 45.14 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,900 | 23.33 | 5.98 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $4,200 | 23.31 | 5.55 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $5,200 | 27.18 | 5.23 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,700 | 29.20 | 5.12 |
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.