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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 | Allonzo Trier |
| SG | Kent Bazemore |
| SF | Taurean Prince |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| G | Jeff Teague |
| F | Caris LeVert |
| Util | Shelvin Mack |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 291.39 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,600 | 46.63 | 4.86 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $7,000 | 38.54 | 5.51 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,800 | 36.69 | 4.17 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,400 | 36.43 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonzo Trier | NYK | $3,900 | 20.83 | 5.34 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,700 | 25.41 | 5.41 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $7,000 | 33.69 | 4.81 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,100 | 38.36 | 4.74 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,400 | 44.49 | 4.73 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,500 | 37.09 | 3.90 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,900 | 31.59 | 4.00 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,300 | 30.90 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,300 | 30.90 | 4.90 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $4,800 | 21.78 | 4.54 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $4,500 | 21.89 | 4.86 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,900 | 29.10 | 4.93 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 49.36 | 4.18 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 50.78 | 4.98 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,200 | 42.36 | 4.60 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,400 | 37.49 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $7,100 | 33.44 | 4.71 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $7,400 | 35.48 | 4.79 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $5,000 | 24.91 | 4.98 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 50.78 | 4.98 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $13,300 | 61.22 | 4.60 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,000 | 36.81 | 4.60 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,400 | 30.43 | 4.11 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,800 | 27.30 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $13,300 | 61.22 | 4.60 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $4,000 | 21.08 | 5.27 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $4,500 | 21.75 | 4.83 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,000 | 36.81 | 4.60 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,100 | 37.86 | 3.75 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,500 | 36.02 | 4.80 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,300 | 37.58 | 4.53 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,000 | 35.95 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,300 | 37.58 | 4.53 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,500 | 36.02 | 4.80 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $5,400 | 24.33 | 4.51 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,400 | 34.85 | 4.71 |
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.