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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 | Elie Okobo |
| SG | E’Twaun Moore |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Tyus Jones |
| F | Jabari Parker |
| Util | Cristiano Felicio |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 302.81 |
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 | $9,900 | 48.44 | 4.89 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,400 | 41.18 | 4.38 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,300 | 39.61 | 4.77 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,500 | 37.32 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elie Okobo | PHO | $3,500 | 23.57 | 6.73 |
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $3,500 | 22.85 | 6.53 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,000 | 32.22 | 4.60 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,500 | 32.74 | 5.04 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,700 | 42.74 | 4.41 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $7,400 | 33.15 | 4.48 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $7,000 | 31.35 | 4.48 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 30.36 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $5,500 | 24.46 | 4.45 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,400 | 21.73 | 4.94 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $5,000 | 24.11 | 4.82 |
| Josh Okogie | MIN | $4,600 | 23.75 | 5.16 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $12,400 | 54.80 | 4.42 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 50.41 | 4.67 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,700 | 36.77 | 4.77 |
| Jabari Parker | CHI | $7,500 | 32.98 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Parker | CHI | $7,500 | 32.98 | 4.40 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,900 | 29.61 | 5.02 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $3,700 | 24.48 | 6.62 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 50.41 | 4.67 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,800 | 59.13 | 4.62 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,800 | 42.95 | 4.88 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 42.15 | 4.96 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,600 | 38.58 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,300 | 25.70 | 4.85 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,600 | 38.58 | 5.08 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,400 | 23.04 | 4.27 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,700 | 30.16 | 4.50 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,200 | 45.52 | 4.46 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,500 | 46.84 | 4.93 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,000 | 44.68 | 4.96 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $8,300 | 38.95 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $7,000 | 34.06 | 4.87 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $6,600 | 30.70 | 4.65 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,000 | 44.68 | 4.96 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $8,300 | 38.95 | 4.69 |
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.