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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 | Tomas Satoransky |
| PG | Lonzo Ball |
| SG | Josh Hart |
| SG | Dennis Schroder |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| SF | Jeff Green |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 326.42 |
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 | $11,500 | 57.11 | 4.97 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,800 | 41.54 | 4.24 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $6,500 | 36.05 | 5.55 |
| Derrick Rose | MIN | $7,500 | 34.84 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $3,800 | 30.06 | 7.91 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $6,500 | 36.05 | 5.55 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $5,500 | 29.05 | 5.28 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,700 | 24.49 | 5.21 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,400 | 42.99 | 4.57 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,400 | 41.16 | 4.90 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $9,500 | 40.95 | 4.31 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,700 | 40.31 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | LAL | $3,700 | 25.12 | 6.79 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,600 | 33.58 | 6.00 |
| Alec Burks | CLE | $4,400 | 24.07 | 5.47 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,500 | 23.59 | 5.24 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,300 | 46.15 | 4.48 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,600 | 35.25 | 4.64 |
| Robert Covington | MIN | $6,500 | 32.51 | 5.00 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,100 | 30.99 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Green | WAS | $4,400 | 24.60 | 5.59 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $3,900 | 19.52 | 5.01 |
| Robert Covington | MIN | $6,500 | 32.51 | 5.00 |
| Sam Dekker | WAS | $3,900 | 19.37 | 4.97 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,600 | 60.54 | 4.80 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,400 | 41.95 | 4.46 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,700 | 36.98 | 4.80 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,000 | 36.48 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,000 | 36.48 | 5.21 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,700 | 23.58 | 5.02 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,100 | 25.55 | 5.01 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $7,100 | 35.33 | 4.98 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,800 | 47.48 | 4.84 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,600 | 46.94 | 4.89 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,700 | 44.61 | 4.60 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,100 | 43.12 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,600 | 46.94 | 4.89 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $6,400 | 31.22 | 4.88 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,400 | 40.73 | 4.85 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,800 | 47.48 | 4.84 |
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.