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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 | Terry Rozier |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SF | Nikola Mirotic |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Markieff Morris |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Julius Randle |
| Salary | $59,400 |
| Expected Points | 310.84 |
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 | $11,300 | 54.70 | 4.84 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,400 | 45.76 | 4.87 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,400 | 42.29 | 4.50 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $7,900 | 34.00 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,300 | 27.96 | 6.50 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $3,800 | 21.07 | 5.54 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $3,700 | 19.30 | 5.22 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,600 | 32.25 | 4.89 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 54.57 | 4.66 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,700 | 42.23 | 4.85 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,600 | 40.28 | 4.68 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,600 | 39.48 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,800 | 26.91 | 5.61 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,000 | 21.13 | 5.28 |
| Antonio Blakeney | CHI | $3,600 | 18.94 | 5.26 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,500 | 23.53 | 5.23 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,300 | 55.19 | 4.49 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 54.49 | 5.05 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,900 | 41.44 | 4.66 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,400 | 36.55 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 54.49 | 5.05 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,400 | 36.55 | 4.94 |
| Gerald Green | HOU | $3,500 | 16.91 | 4.83 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,300 | 30.37 | 4.82 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 41.38 | 5.11 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,700 | 30.47 | 4.55 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,300 | 30.24 | 4.80 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,600 | 29.06 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $3,700 | 19.76 | 5.34 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $4,200 | 22.09 | 5.26 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 41.38 | 5.11 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $4,300 | 21.45 | 4.99 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,500 | 46.20 | 4.40 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,300 | 43.49 | 4.68 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,600 | 39.45 | 4.59 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,300 | 38.16 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,300 | 38.16 | 5.23 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,200 | 25.49 | 4.90 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $4,300 | 20.76 | 4.83 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,500 | 30.62 | 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.