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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 | Jarrett Jack |
| PG | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| SF | Jonathon Simmons |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| PF | James Johnson |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 311.95 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,400 | 45.06 | 4.79 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 41.32 | 4.44 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,200 | 39.04 | 4.76 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,100 | 37.25 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $4,200 | 23.33 | 5.55 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $4,700 | 23.35 | 4.97 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,500 | 37.23 | 4.96 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $4,900 | 24.19 | 4.94 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 55.04 | 5.00 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 40.26 | 4.85 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,500 | 33.03 | 5.08 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,900 | 32.94 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $4,300 | 24.27 | 5.64 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $3,800 | 19.85 | 5.22 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,500 | 33.03 | 5.08 |
| Danny Green | SAS | $5,100 | 25.74 | 5.05 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 47.58 | 4.62 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,000 | 34.27 | 4.28 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,400 | 32.45 | 5.07 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $7,400 | 31.41 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $3,700 | 19.06 | 5.15 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $4,200 | 21.53 | 5.13 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,500 | 27.87 | 5.07 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,400 | 32.45 | 5.07 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 57.71 | 4.93 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,300 | 44.30 | 4.76 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,500 | 43.69 | 4.60 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,700 | 43.00 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | PHI | $3,700 | 22.40 | 6.05 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $6,700 | 34.92 | 5.21 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,600 | 34.35 | 5.20 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $4,300 | 22.06 | 5.13 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $12,000 | 60.78 | 5.06 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,800 | 46.19 | 4.71 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,000 | 40.30 | 5.04 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,700 | 40.06 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,400 | 28.25 | 5.23 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,800 | 39.59 | 5.08 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $3,100 | 15.74 | 5.08 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $12,000 | 60.78 | 5.06 |
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.