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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 | J.J. Barea |
| PG | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SG | Caris LeVert |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| PF | Ed Davis |
| PF | Rondae Hollis-Jefferson |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 307 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $10,200 | 46.45 | 4.55 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,900 | 46.31 | 4.68 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,700 | 42.00 | 4.83 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,900 | 37.39 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,200 | 24.56 | 5.85 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $5,000 | 29.17 | 5.83 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $4,800 | 25.35 | 5.28 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $5,900 | 30.04 | 5.09 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $9,500 | 42.16 | 4.44 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,600 | 41.52 | 4.83 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,100 | 40.28 | 4.43 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,600 | 39.10 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $7,200 | 35.87 | 4.98 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,500 | 32.31 | 4.97 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $4,600 | 22.79 | 4.95 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,500 | 36.67 | 4.89 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,300 | 50.82 | 4.50 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,300 | 45.85 | 4.45 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,400 | 44.64 | 4.75 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,700 | 33.67 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Chandler | PHI | $3,500 | 17.94 | 5.13 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,500 | 28.19 | 5.13 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,500 | 22.86 | 5.08 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | DAL | $3,800 | 19.12 | 5.03 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,200 | 54.71 | 4.48 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 38.69 | 4.61 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,000 | 37.66 | 4.71 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | CHI | $8,000 | 37.26 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Davis | BKN | $3,600 | 21.81 | 6.06 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $4,500 | 27.15 | 6.03 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $3,800 | 19.31 | 5.08 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,500 | 26.56 | 4.83 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,300 | 50.47 | 4.90 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,700 | 49.22 | 4.60 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,500 | 41.67 | 4.90 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,500 | 41.28 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,600 | 39.63 | 5.21 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,300 | 36.72 | 5.03 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,300 | 50.47 | 4.90 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,500 | 41.67 | 4.90 |
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.