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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 | Fred VanVleet |
| PG | Terry Rozier |
| SG | Delon Wright |
| SG | CJ McCollum |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Joe Harris |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| PF | Rondae Hollis-Jefferson |
| C | Enes Kanter |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 307.75 |
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 | $9,400 | 43.99 | 4.68 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,400 | 42.38 | 4.51 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,600 | 42.14 | 4.39 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,400 | 37.73 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $5,300 | 28.78 | 5.43 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,000 | 21.64 | 5.41 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $4,500 | 23.57 | 5.24 |
| Shaquille Harrison | CHI | $3,600 | 17.79 | 4.94 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,400 | 41.20 | 4.38 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,300 | 40.32 | 4.86 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,300 | 38.77 | 4.67 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $7,000 | 34.14 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delon Wright | TOR | $3,900 | 23.79 | 6.10 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,100 | 21.14 | 5.16 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,400 | 27.19 | 5.04 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,300 | 31.29 | 4.97 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,200 | 55.02 | 4.91 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 53.90 | 4.61 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,400 | 48.28 | 4.64 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $6,000 | 29.94 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,500 | 23.37 | 5.19 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $3,900 | 20.04 | 5.14 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $4,700 | 23.81 | 5.07 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $6,000 | 29.94 | 4.99 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,600 | 60.72 | 4.82 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,300 | 43.78 | 4.71 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 38.27 | 4.78 |
| John Collins | ATL | $8,400 | 36.79 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,400 | 27.51 | 5.10 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,800 | 28.99 | 5.00 |
| Daniel Theis | BOS | $4,000 | 19.76 | 4.94 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $7,300 | 36.01 | 4.93 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,400 | 46.84 | 4.98 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,000 | 44.70 | 4.97 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,300 | 42.74 | 4.60 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,400 | 37.92 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,700 | 35.63 | 5.32 |
| Greg Monroe | TOR | $4,300 | 22.49 | 5.23 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,900 | 25.50 | 5.20 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,400 | 46.84 | 4.98 |
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.