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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 | Isaiah Taylor |
| PG | Shelvin Mack |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Tyreke Evans |
| SF | Taurean Prince |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | Mike Muscala |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 309.17 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,600 | 41.58 | 4.83 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,100 | 37.56 | 5.29 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,400 | 35.88 | 4.85 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $6,300 | 30.67 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Taylor | ATL | $3,600 | 25.27 | 7.02 |
| Shelvin Mack | ORL | $3,900 | 21.81 | 5.59 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,100 | 37.56 | 5.29 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $3,500 | 17.78 | 5.08 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 56.63 | 4.80 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,000 | 40.48 | 5.06 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,000 | 40.39 | 4.49 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,100 | 38.12 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $5,500 | 30.47 | 5.54 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,700 | 25.71 | 5.47 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,000 | 40.48 | 5.06 |
| Damion Lee | ATL | $3,700 | 18.29 | 4.94 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $7,500 | 34.82 | 4.64 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $6,600 | 30.54 | 4.63 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,600 | 29.40 | 4.45 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,700 | 29.33 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,700 | 29.33 | 5.15 |
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $4,500 | 22.70 | 5.04 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,500 | 22.52 | 5.00 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $3,600 | 17.27 | 4.80 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,500 | 57.79 | 4.62 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,400 | 42.87 | 4.12 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,100 | 41.40 | 4.55 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,500 | 38.19 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $4,200 | 22.27 | 5.30 |
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $4,700 | 24.09 | 5.12 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,500 | 38.19 | 5.09 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,100 | 20.36 | 4.96 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 46.81 | 4.26 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,900 | 44.38 | 4.48 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,500 | 41.77 | 4.40 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,800 | 39.36 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Muscala | ATL | $4,500 | 25.73 | 5.72 |
| Kosta Koufos | SAC | $3,700 | 19.48 | 5.26 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,800 | 29.92 | 5.16 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $6,800 | 32.09 | 4.72 |
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.