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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 | Kyrie Irving |
| PG | De’Aaron Fox |
| SG | Monte Morris |
| SG | Buddy Hield |
| SF | Rudy Gay |
| SF | Taurean Prince |
| PF | Ray Spalding |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Mason Plumlee |
| Salary | $55,400 |
| Expected Points | 304.6 |
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 | $12,000 | 56.56 | 4.71 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,900 | 43.76 | 4.92 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 43.57 | 4.74 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 42.90 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $4,200 | 22.71 | 5.41 |
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $5,800 | 30.47 | 5.25 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,900 | 20.32 | 5.21 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,200 | 36.82 | 5.11 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 51.32 | 4.35 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $9,700 | 40.03 | 4.13 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,700 | 39.32 | 4.52 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,200 | 39.30 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Morris | DEN | $4,200 | 29.15 | 6.94 |
| Tyler Dorsey | MEM | $3,900 | 22.69 | 5.82 |
| Dwayne Bacon | CHA | $3,700 | 21.52 | 5.82 |
| Jaylen Adams | ATL | $3,500 | 19.49 | 5.57 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $13,000 | 54.01 | 4.15 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,000 | 45.45 | 4.54 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,000 | 43.05 | 4.78 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,900 | 42.58 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,600 | 25.96 | 5.64 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $4,100 | 22.32 | 5.44 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,600 | 24.00 | 5.22 |
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $4,800 | 24.91 | 5.19 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,600 | 41.58 | 4.83 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,800 | 39.04 | 4.44 |
| Josh Jackson | PHX | $7,600 | 36.29 | 4.78 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $7,100 | 34.62 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Spalding | PHX | $3,500 | 25.24 | 7.21 |
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $3,500 | 23.07 | 6.59 |
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $3,900 | 22.97 | 5.89 |
| Kenneth Faried | HOU | $3,900 | 22.27 | 5.71 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,500 | 52.28 | 4.98 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,300 | 45.38 | 4.41 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $10,600 | 44.97 | 4.24 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,700 | 44.28 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $5,100 | 34.77 | 6.82 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $5,000 | 28.76 | 5.75 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $4,200 | 23.98 | 5.71 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,300 | 29.81 | 5.62 |
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.