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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 | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | Damyean Dotson |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Danilo Gallinari |
| SF | Miles Bridges |
| PF | Marcus Morris |
| PF | Kyle Kuzma |
| C | JaVale McGee |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 301.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $10,300 | 47.35 | 4.60 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 41.47 | 4.19 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,000 | 40.55 | 4.51 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,100 | 38.65 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $5,200 | 30.18 | 5.80 |
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $6,500 | 32.71 | 5.03 |
| Alex Caruso | LAL | $5,000 | 24.83 | 4.97 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $4,400 | 21.68 | 4.93 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,600 | 58.68 | 4.66 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,200 | 39.38 | 4.28 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,000 | 36.66 | 4.58 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $8,300 | 35.55 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,700 | 23.53 | 5.01 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,700 | 23.46 | 4.99 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,600 | 58.68 | 4.66 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $4,300 | 19.82 | 4.61 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 54.64 | 4.41 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,700 | 50.27 | 4.70 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,000 | 44.19 | 4.42 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 43.31 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $4,900 | 26.24 | 5.36 |
| Kevin Knox | NYK | $5,100 | 25.05 | 4.91 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,600 | 36.97 | 4.86 |
| Dwayne Bacon | CHA | $3,800 | 18.36 | 4.83 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $9,000 | 40.75 | 4.53 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,500 | 39.56 | 4.65 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,700 | 38.20 | 4.39 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $7,800 | 36.59 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,100 | 27.50 | 5.39 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,000 | 29.86 | 4.98 |
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $4,400 | 21.30 | 4.84 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,100 | 29.45 | 4.83 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,200 | 46.59 | 4.57 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $11,100 | 44.49 | 4.01 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,100 | 37.58 | 4.64 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,900 | 33.91 | 4.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $6,300 | 33.87 | 5.38 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $5,700 | 30.62 | 5.37 |
| DeAndre Jordan | NYK | $6,400 | 31.48 | 4.92 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $6,300 | 30.32 | 4.81 |
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.