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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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
| PG | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SG | Dennis Schroder |
| SF | Joe Ingles |
| SF | Danilo Gallinari |
| PF | Tobias Harris |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Bam Adebayo |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 302.03 |
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 | $12,000 | 56.30 | 4.69 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,700 | 47.11 | 4.40 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,500 | 40.63 | 4.78 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,300 | 40.47 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $4,100 | 24.30 | 5.93 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $4,500 | 22.95 | 5.10 |
| Shelvin Mack | MEM | $4,500 | 22.83 | 5.07 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $4,500 | 22.07 | 4.90 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 49.96 | 4.50 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,500 | 42.82 | 4.51 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,100 | 42.18 | 4.64 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,600 | 39.88 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,500 | 27.63 | 5.02 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $5,800 | 28.44 | 4.90 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,900 | 23.93 | 4.88 |
| Allonzo Trier | NYK | $3,900 | 18.94 | 4.86 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 48.76 | 4.56 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,600 | 40.49 | 4.22 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $8,400 | 36.77 | 4.38 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,900 | 33.80 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | MEM | $4,500 | 23.05 | 5.12 |
| Alfonzo McKinnie | GS | $3,700 | 18.74 | 5.07 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $5,500 | 27.64 | 5.02 |
| Mario Hezonja | NYK | $3,600 | 17.90 | 4.97 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,800 | 56.96 | 4.83 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,400 | 43.16 | 4.59 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,700 | 37.12 | 4.82 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,300 | 35.41 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,800 | 24.43 | 5.09 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,700 | 23.16 | 4.93 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $5,700 | 27.93 | 4.90 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $5,500 | 26.66 | 4.85 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,500 | 45.41 | 4.78 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,200 | 44.70 | 4.86 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 42.14 | 4.48 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,000 | 41.69 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $3,800 | 24.24 | 6.38 |
| Boban Marjanovic | LAC | $5,400 | 32.32 | 5.99 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,900 | 25.09 | 5.12 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,200 | 44.70 | 4.86 |
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.