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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 | Elfrid Payton |
| PG | Frank Jackson |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | Royce O’Neale |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Pascal Siakam |
| PF | Marvin Williams |
| C | Clint Capela |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 310.46 |
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 | $11,700 | 54.10 | 4.62 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,600 | 44.30 | 4.18 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 43.59 | 4.79 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,000 | 43.52 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $6,300 | 35.07 | 5.57 |
| Frank Jackson | NOP | $3,700 | 20.40 | 5.51 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,500 | 27.34 | 4.97 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,000 | 43.52 | 4.84 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,000 | 59.53 | 4.96 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $10,500 | 47.69 | 4.54 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,800 | 43.75 | 4.46 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,900 | 40.97 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,100 | 25.65 | 5.03 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,000 | 59.53 | 4.96 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $5,000 | 24.52 | 4.90 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $5,000 | 24.22 | 4.84 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $10,700 | 49.38 | 4.61 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,600 | 46.31 | 4.82 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,200 | 45.26 | 4.92 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,300 | 33.03 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $3,500 | 22.75 | 6.50 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | DAL | $3,900 | 19.78 | 5.07 |
| Kenrich Williams | NOP | $5,200 | 26.13 | 5.03 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,800 | 28.79 | 4.96 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $9,000 | 43.42 | 4.82 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,500 | 40.40 | 4.75 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,800 | 38.03 | 4.88 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $8,100 | 37.89 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,200 | 26.78 | 5.15 |
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $3,900 | 19.73 | 5.06 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $5,100 | 25.11 | 4.92 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,800 | 38.03 | 4.88 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,900 | 49.66 | 4.56 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,100 | 46.48 | 4.60 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,000 | 45.49 | 4.55 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,800 | 40.21 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,500 | 39.28 | 5.24 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $3,700 | 18.56 | 5.02 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $5,700 | 28.11 | 4.93 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $6,700 | 32.35 | 4.83 |
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.