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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 | Shabazz Napier |
| PG | Damian Lillard |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SG | Austin Rivers |
| SF | Davis Bertans |
| SF | Kyle Anderson |
| PF | Rodions Kurucs |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | DeAndre Jordan |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 302.26 |
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 | $9,200 | 44.25 | 4.81 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,000 | 42.81 | 4.76 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,100 | 36.45 | 4.50 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,100 | 36.01 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabazz Napier | BKN | $3,900 | 23.04 | 5.91 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $5,900 | 29.72 | 5.04 |
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $6,000 | 29.38 | 4.90 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $5,100 | 24.96 | 4.89 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,900 | 59.47 | 4.61 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,700 | 41.17 | 4.73 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,300 | 40.15 | 4.84 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,200 | 36.71 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rivers | HOU | $4,500 | 24.37 | 5.42 |
| Garrett Temple | MEM | $3,700 | 19.14 | 5.17 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,300 | 31.20 | 4.95 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,300 | 40.15 | 4.84 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 53.54 | 4.42 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,900 | 31.77 | 4.60 |
| Kyle Anderson | MEM | $6,600 | 30.44 | 4.61 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,600 | 27.08 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $3,900 | 21.71 | 5.57 |
| Gerald Green | HOU | $3,800 | 19.97 | 5.26 |
| Jared Dudley | BKN | $3,500 | 18.01 | 5.15 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,400 | 21.69 | 4.93 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,500 | 60.13 | 4.81 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,600 | 43.29 | 4.51 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,600 | 41.97 | 4.88 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,200 | 35.33 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodions Kurucs | BKN | $4,300 | 23.41 | 5.44 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,300 | 22.11 | 5.14 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,000 | 25.44 | 5.09 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,000 | 30.28 | 5.05 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,400 | 47.54 | 4.57 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,700 | 46.25 | 4.77 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,300 | 42.38 | 4.56 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $9,500 | 42.11 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $6,800 | 34.76 | 5.11 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,200 | 29.79 | 4.80 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $3,900 | 18.61 | 4.77 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,700 | 46.25 | 4.77 |
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.