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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 | Emmanuel Mudiay |
| PG | Eric Bledsoe |
| SG | Pat Connaughton |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | Mario Hezonja |
| PF | D.J. Wilson |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 314.34 |
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 | $11,500 | 53.76 | 4.68 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $10,500 | 46.52 | 4.43 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,700 | 46.42 | 4.34 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $9,000 | 40.17 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $5,000 | 31.88 | 6.38 |
| Shaquille Harrison | CHI | $3,800 | 23.88 | 6.28 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $5,300 | 28.73 | 5.42 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,400 | 40.04 | 5.41 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,100 | 55.82 | 4.61 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $10,300 | 47.58 | 4.62 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,900 | 43.88 | 4.43 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,900 | 39.89 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $4,200 | 26.82 | 6.38 |
| Delon Wright | MEM | $5,200 | 28.01 | 5.39 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $4,000 | 20.73 | 5.18 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,600 | 39.11 | 5.15 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $11,000 | 48.30 | 4.39 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,600 | 44.53 | 4.64 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,200 | 29.91 | 4.82 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $6,600 | 29.73 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Hezonja | NYK | $4,700 | 24.52 | 5.22 |
| Kevin Knox | NYK | $4,500 | 23.06 | 5.12 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | MIA | $3,700 | 17.91 | 4.84 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,200 | 29.91 | 4.82 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $9,000 | 43.43 | 4.83 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,700 | 38.98 | 4.48 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,100 | 37.38 | 4.62 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,500 | 35.69 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Wilson | MIL | $3,500 | 22.59 | 6.45 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $3,500 | 21.66 | 6.19 |
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $4,500 | 24.09 | 5.35 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,600 | 28.35 | 5.06 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,600 | 51.72 | 4.46 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,500 | 49.16 | 4.68 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,800 | 42.51 | 4.34 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,700 | 38.93 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,400 | 32.98 | 5.15 |
| DeAndre Jordan | NYK | $6,600 | 33.65 | 5.10 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $3,500 | 17.04 | 4.87 |
| Joakim Noah | MEM | $5,700 | 27.53 | 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.