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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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SG | Bogdan Bogdanovic |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| PF | Dragan Bender |
| PF | Pascal Siakam |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 304.95 |
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 | $12,500 | 55.29 | 4.42 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 42.90 | 4.61 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,300 | 40.22 | 4.85 |
| Derrick Rose | MIN | $6,600 | 35.14 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,800 | 27.46 | 5.72 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $3,900 | 20.88 | 5.35 |
| Derrick Rose | MIN | $6,600 | 35.14 | 5.32 |
| Yogi Ferrell | SAC | $3,500 | 17.20 | 4.91 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,900 | 40.44 | 4.54 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,900 | 40.42 | 5.12 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,500 | 30.85 | 4.75 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,900 | 30.71 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,900 | 30.71 | 5.20 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,900 | 40.42 | 5.12 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,000 | 30.27 | 5.04 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,100 | 30.06 | 4.93 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $10,400 | 46.69 | 4.49 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHO | $6,100 | 28.68 | 4.70 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,800 | 26.50 | 4.57 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $4,000 | 19.44 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jackson | SAC | $3,700 | 18.22 | 4.93 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $4,000 | 19.44 | 4.86 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHO | $6,100 | 28.68 | 4.70 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,800 | 26.50 | 4.57 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,100 | 37.59 | 4.64 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,800 | 35.02 | 4.49 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,900 | 34.25 | 4.96 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,700 | 31.87 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragan Bender | PHO | $3,800 | 22.17 | 5.83 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,900 | 34.25 | 4.96 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $3,900 | 18.67 | 4.79 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,700 | 31.87 | 4.76 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 55.87 | 5.27 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $9,200 | 39.54 | 4.30 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,000 | 35.63 | 5.09 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $8,200 | 33.46 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 55.87 | 5.27 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,000 | 35.63 | 5.09 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $9,200 | 39.54 | 4.30 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $7,900 | 33.30 | 4.22 |
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.