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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 | Delon Wright |
| PG | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | Troy Daniels |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| SF | Josh Jackson |
| PF | Carmelo Anthony |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Mike Muscala |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 314.81 |
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 | $11,600 | 52.62 | 4.54 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 43.99 | 4.63 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,100 | 41.48 | 5.12 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,500 | 37.94 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delon Wright | TOR | $3,900 | 26.79 | 6.87 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $5,800 | 33.01 | 5.69 |
| Ian Clark | NOP | $3,900 | 20.74 | 5.32 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,100 | 41.48 | 5.12 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 54.44 | 4.69 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,300 | 38.13 | 4.59 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,100 | 35.11 | 4.94 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,200 | 34.57 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Daniels | PHO | $3,800 | 21.43 | 5.64 |
| Shaquille Harrison | PHO | $3,600 | 18.24 | 5.07 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,100 | 35.11 | 4.94 |
| Damion Lee | ATL | $3,500 | 17.28 | 4.94 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $8,200 | 38.77 | 4.73 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $6,500 | 36.61 | 5.63 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $7,700 | 34.17 | 4.44 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,500 | 33.84 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $6,500 | 36.61 | 5.63 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,500 | 33.84 | 5.21 |
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $3,500 | 17.91 | 5.12 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,500 | 22.94 | 5.10 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,300 | 59.53 | 4.84 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,600 | 40.06 | 4.66 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,700 | 35.78 | 4.65 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,700 | 35.47 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $4,900 | 25.28 | 5.16 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $5,400 | 27.40 | 5.07 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $4,900 | 24.73 | 5.05 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $5,500 | 27.05 | 4.92 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,600 | 48.26 | 4.55 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,500 | 47.97 | 4.57 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $10,100 | 44.38 | 4.39 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,000 | 38.67 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Muscala | ATL | $4,000 | 21.76 | 5.44 |
| Emeka Okafor | NOP | $3,500 | 18.31 | 5.23 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,300 | 27.41 | 5.17 |
| Greg Monroe | BOS | $5,000 | 25.56 | 5.11 |
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.