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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 | Lonzo Ball |
| PG | Frank Mason III |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SF | Mario Hezonja |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Cheick Diallo |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| C | Emeka Okafor |
| Salary | $59,200 |
| Expected Points | 323.24 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 45.65 | 4.71 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,300 | 38.76 | 4.67 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,500 | 38.07 | 5.08 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,600 | 38.05 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Mason III | SAC | $3,900 | 23.15 | 5.94 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $6,500 | 33.33 | 5.13 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,500 | 38.07 | 5.08 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,600 | 38.05 | 5.01 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 53.06 | 4.74 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,900 | 45.09 | 4.55 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,500 | 44.70 | 5.26 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,600 | 41.82 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,500 | 44.70 | 5.26 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $7,100 | 35.81 | 5.04 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $4,200 | 20.96 | 4.99 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,000 | 34.14 | 4.88 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,500 | 57.75 | 4.62 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 52.33 | 4.43 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 51.12 | 5.22 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,500 | 33.26 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $4,300 | 30.16 | 7.01 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $4,500 | 25.54 | 5.67 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 51.12 | 5.22 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,700 | 28.63 | 5.02 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,600 | 40.68 | 4.73 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 39.97 | 5.19 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,400 | 38.23 | 4.55 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,700 | 38.16 | 5.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $3,500 | 21.93 | 6.26 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,700 | 38.16 | 5.70 |
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $3,700 | 19.64 | 5.31 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,500 | 34.28 | 5.27 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,200 | 46.87 | 4.60 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,200 | 43.89 | 4.77 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,700 | 42.51 | 4.38 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,200 | 39.97 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeka Okafor | NOP | $3,800 | 22.89 | 6.02 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,000 | 22.48 | 5.62 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,000 | 31.83 | 5.30 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,300 | 32.41 | 5.14 |
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.