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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 | Fred VanVleet |
| PG | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Gary Harris |
| SG | Dennis Schroder |
| SF | Jonathan Isaac |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| Salary | $59,500 |
| Expected Points | 303.78 |
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 | $12,100 | 55.45 | 4.58 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 48.27 | 4.98 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,800 | 36.07 | 4.62 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,700 | 33.75 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 48.27 | 4.98 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,800 | 22.51 | 4.69 |
| Michael Carter-Williams | ORL | $4,100 | 18.96 | 4.63 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,800 | 36.07 | 4.62 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,500 | 41.35 | 4.87 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,900 | 34.04 | 4.93 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,200 | 27.80 | 5.35 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,600 | 26.78 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,600 | 25.43 | 5.53 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,200 | 27.80 | 5.35 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,700 | 24.43 | 5.20 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,900 | 34.04 | 4.93 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $10,600 | 48.97 | 4.62 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,300 | 40.82 | 4.39 |
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $5,100 | 28.79 | 5.64 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,400 | 26.42 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $5,100 | 28.79 | 5.64 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,400 | 26.42 | 4.89 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,600 | 48.97 | 4.62 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,600 | 24.73 | 4.42 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,300 | 41.02 | 4.94 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,800 | 36.97 | 4.74 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,100 | 32.81 | 4.62 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,500 | 29.65 | 5.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,500 | 29.65 | 5.39 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,300 | 41.02 | 4.94 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,600 | 26.63 | 4.76 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,500 | 26.17 | 4.76 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,600 | 48.82 | 4.61 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,400 | 42.19 | 4.49 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $7,800 | 39.09 | 5.01 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,500 | 32.68 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,700 | 31.34 | 5.50 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $4,300 | 23.26 | 5.41 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,500 | 32.68 | 5.03 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $7,800 | 39.09 | 5.01 |
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.