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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 | Quinn Cook |
| PG | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
| SG | JJ Redick |
| SG | Jordan Clarkson |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Jordan Bell |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 316.99 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,700 | 45.71 | 4.71 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,000 | 44.25 | 4.43 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,200 | 41.91 | 5.11 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,700 | 37.95 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Cook | GS | $4,400 | 27.20 | 6.18 |
| Collin Sexton | CLE | $4,400 | 25.81 | 5.87 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $4,100 | 23.78 | 5.80 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,200 | 41.91 | 5.11 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 50.04 | 4.39 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,600 | 43.25 | 4.51 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,100 | 43.15 | 4.74 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,800 | 41.38 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $5,100 | 28.59 | 5.61 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,100 | 26.78 | 5.25 |
| Garrett Temple | MEM | $3,900 | 20.12 | 5.16 |
| Markelle Fultz | PHI | $4,900 | 25.12 | 5.13 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,200 | 54.31 | 4.85 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,800 | 53.89 | 4.57 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,200 | 51.11 | 4.19 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,900 | 48.81 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,300 | 29.43 | 5.55 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,500 | 23.69 | 5.26 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,300 | 21.69 | 5.04 |
| Kyle Anderson | MEM | $4,900 | 24.42 | 4.98 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,400 | 62.16 | 5.01 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 41.16 | 5.08 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,800 | 34.79 | 4.46 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | CHI | $7,600 | 30.68 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $4,900 | 26.52 | 5.41 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 41.16 | 5.08 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,400 | 62.16 | 5.01 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,300 | 30.31 | 4.81 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,800 | 49.22 | 4.56 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $9,300 | 41.67 | 4.48 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,000 | 38.44 | 4.81 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,300 | 37.54 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Bell | GS | $4,200 | 23.58 | 5.61 |
| Dwight Howard | WAS | $6,900 | 35.71 | 5.18 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,100 | 34.91 | 4.92 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,900 | 23.94 | 4.89 |
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.