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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 | Tyler Ulis |
| PG | D.J. Augustin |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| SF | Jayson Tatum |
| PF | Marquese Chriss |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| C | Kyle O’Quinn |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 327.95 |
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 | $11,700 | 56.67 | 4.84 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 45.21 | 4.66 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,200 | 38.69 | 4.72 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,000 | 38.04 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $4,900 | 29.53 | 6.03 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $4,800 | 25.80 | 5.37 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,000 | 31.57 | 5.26 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $5,500 | 28.88 | 5.25 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 55.49 | 5.04 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,900 | 45.20 | 5.08 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 38.14 | 4.49 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 36.30 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damion Lee | ATL | $4,400 | 24.45 | 5.56 |
| Danuel House | PHO | $3,500 | 18.87 | 5.39 |
| Marco Belinelli | PHI | $4,200 | 22.18 | 5.28 |
| Malik Monk | CHA | $3,600 | 18.95 | 5.26 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,500 | 55.38 | 4.43 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 51.02 | 4.77 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 49.94 | 4.46 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,100 | 40.85 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,100 | 35.89 | 5.88 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $4,700 | 26.24 | 5.58 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $4,100 | 22.73 | 5.54 |
| David Nwaba | CHI | $4,000 | 22.07 | 5.52 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,900 | 45.78 | 4.62 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,400 | 44.27 | 4.71 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,800 | 41.12 | 4.67 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $8,200 | 36.12 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $5,200 | 33.67 | 6.47 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,900 | 33.64 | 5.70 |
| John Henson | MIL | $4,900 | 26.47 | 5.40 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $5,200 | 27.84 | 5.35 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,700 | 49.53 | 4.63 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,000 | 41.71 | 4.63 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,900 | 39.86 | 4.48 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,800 | 36.65 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,400 | 24.13 | 5.48 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $5,500 | 30.00 | 5.45 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,700 | 19.65 | 5.31 |
| Cristiano Felicio | CHI | $4,100 | 21.09 | 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.