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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 | Darren Collison |
| SG | Alec Burks |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | Darius Miller |
| PF | Rodions Kurucs |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 308.91 |
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 | $9,700 | 44.59 | 4.60 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,800 | 40.75 | 4.16 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,600 | 38.34 | 4.46 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,200 | 38.27 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Collison | IND | $4,500 | 23.15 | 5.14 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $5,600 | 28.48 | 5.09 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,500 | 27.16 | 4.94 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,300 | 20.83 | 4.84 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,500 | 43.56 | 5.13 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,200 | 42.47 | 4.62 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $9,100 | 40.23 | 4.42 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,000 | 39.40 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Burks | CLE | $4,700 | 25.20 | 5.36 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $5,400 | 28.46 | 5.27 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $5,400 | 28.22 | 5.23 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,900 | 35.79 | 5.19 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,400 | 50.18 | 4.83 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,300 | 33.23 | 4.55 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,300 | 32.59 | 4.46 |
| Robert Covington | MIN | $6,600 | 29.99 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Miller | NOP | $3,900 | 19.97 | 5.12 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,500 | 22.83 | 5.07 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $4,600 | 22.88 | 4.97 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $5,000 | 24.52 | 4.90 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,500 | 62.77 | 5.02 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,100 | 43.77 | 4.81 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,600 | 36.67 | 4.83 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,000 | 36.48 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodions Kurucs | BKN | $4,000 | 25.20 | 6.30 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $4,000 | 20.67 | 5.17 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $5,000 | 25.18 | 5.04 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,500 | 62.77 | 5.02 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,300 | 48.86 | 4.74 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,700 | 47.65 | 4.91 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,100 | 46.67 | 5.13 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,900 | 45.50 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,100 | 46.67 | 5.13 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $7,000 | 35.82 | 5.12 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,900 | 45.50 | 5.11 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,700 | 47.65 | 4.91 |
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.