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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 | Mario Chalmers |
| PG | Kemba Walker |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SF | Nemanja Bjelica |
| SF | Lance Stephenson |
| PF | Domantas Sabonis |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 300.35 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $10,100 | 47.16 | 4.67 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 41.53 | 4.42 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,400 | 41.37 | 4.93 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,200 | 37.93 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $3,600 | 21.49 | 5.97 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $5,200 | 28.07 | 5.40 |
| Isaiah Canaan | PHO | $3,800 | 20.37 | 5.36 |
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $4,000 | 20.80 | 5.20 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 48.49 | 4.22 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,900 | 47.26 | 4.77 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,800 | 40.44 | 4.59 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,100 | 39.42 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,100 | 35.67 | 5.85 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $5,100 | 26.46 | 5.19 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $4,500 | 22.04 | 4.90 |
| Danny Green | SAS | $4,500 | 21.98 | 4.88 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $7,100 | 29.99 | 4.22 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,200 | 29.74 | 4.80 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $6,200 | 28.97 | 4.67 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,700 | 26.22 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemanja Bjelica | MIN | $3,600 | 22.82 | 6.34 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $3,900 | 23.72 | 6.08 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $4,000 | 19.74 | 4.94 |
| Wesley Johnson | LAC | $4,300 | 21.09 | 4.90 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,800 | 53.74 | 4.55 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,000 | 39.53 | 4.39 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,700 | 39.07 | 4.49 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,700 | 31.47 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $3,900 | 22.99 | 5.89 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $4,900 | 26.40 | 5.39 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,600 | 28.19 | 5.03 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,300 | 31.03 | 4.93 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $12,500 | 51.66 | 4.13 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 47.56 | 4.32 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,300 | 42.13 | 4.09 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,300 | 41.77 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $6,100 | 31.65 | 5.19 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,200 | 19.87 | 4.73 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,400 | 25.55 | 4.73 |
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $4,200 | 19.75 | 4.70 |
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.