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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 | Jamal Murray |
| SG | Marco Belinelli |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Danilo Gallinari |
| SF | Rudy Gay |
| PF | Noah Vonleh |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| Salary | $58,700 |
| Expected Points | 288.14 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,200 | 37.90 | 4.62 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,800 | 31.89 | 4.69 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | NYK | $7,200 | 29.15 | 4.05 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $5,300 | 27.40 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $5,300 | 27.40 | 5.17 |
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $3,900 | 19.43 | 4.98 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,400 | 21.34 | 4.85 |
| Jeremy Lin | TOR | $4,900 | 23.28 | 4.75 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,400 | 39.70 | 4.73 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,900 | 32.87 | 4.16 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $6,300 | 26.89 | 4.27 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $5,500 | 23.39 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Belinelli | SAS | $3,900 | 20.67 | 5.30 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,400 | 39.70 | 4.73 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,700 | 21.36 | 4.54 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $4,300 | 19.38 | 4.51 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,400 | 32.68 | 4.42 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,000 | 30.28 | 5.05 |
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $6,500 | 28.90 | 4.45 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,500 | 26.06 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,000 | 30.28 | 5.05 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,500 | 26.06 | 4.74 |
| Kevin Knox | NYK | $5,300 | 24.08 | 4.54 |
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $6,500 | 28.90 | 4.45 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 40.27 | 5.03 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,600 | 37.41 | 4.92 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,500 | 32.04 | 4.27 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,100 | 31.81 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $3,800 | 22.33 | 5.88 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 40.27 | 5.03 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,600 | 37.41 | 4.92 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,100 | 31.81 | 4.48 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,400 | 52.31 | 4.59 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,000 | 43.55 | 4.36 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $6,200 | 32.42 | 5.23 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $6,100 | 27.23 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $6,200 | 32.42 | 5.23 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,400 | 52.31 | 4.59 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $4,600 | 20.79 | 4.52 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $6,100 | 27.23 | 4.46 |
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.