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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 |
| PG | Damian Lillard |
| SG | CJ McCollum |
| SG | Evan Fournier |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| SF | Tyreke Evans |
| PF | Josh Jackson |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Deandre Ayton |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 300.35 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,900 | 46.22 | 4.67 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $7,900 | 34.73 | 4.40 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,900 | 32.27 | 4.68 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $6,600 | 27.51 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elie Okobo | PHO | $4,700 | 24.99 | 5.32 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $4,400 | 21.37 | 4.86 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $5,000 | 23.65 | 4.73 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,900 | 32.27 | 4.68 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,400 | 38.82 | 4.62 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,400 | 37.33 | 4.44 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,500 | 37.08 | 4.36 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,100 | 35.19 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iman Shumpert | SAC | $3,800 | 18.91 | 4.98 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,200 | 25.77 | 4.96 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,100 | 35.19 | 4.96 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,000 | 29.11 | 4.85 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,400 | 33.13 | 4.48 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,500 | 29.46 | 4.53 |
| Jabari Parker | CHI | $7,300 | 28.49 | 3.90 |
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $5,300 | 27.75 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $5,300 | 27.75 | 5.24 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $4,300 | 21.88 | 5.09 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,500 | 27.08 | 4.92 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $4,400 | 20.94 | 4.76 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 39.72 | 4.97 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,400 | 34.71 | 4.69 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,700 | 32.81 | 4.26 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,600 | 31.58 | 5.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,600 | 31.58 | 5.64 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 39.72 | 4.97 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,400 | 34.71 | 4.69 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $3,900 | 18.13 | 4.65 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,700 | 41.43 | 4.27 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,500 | 40.09 | 4.22 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,200 | 38.52 | 4.70 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $6,800 | 36.00 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $6,800 | 36.00 | 5.29 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,200 | 38.52 | 4.70 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,500 | 35.12 | 4.68 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $7,500 | 34.10 | 4.55 |
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.