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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 | Terry Rozier |
| PG | Fred VanVleet |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Rudy Gay |
| SF | Taurean Prince |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| C | Jahlil Okafor |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 313.47 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,900 | 44.97 | 4.54 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,000 | 38.82 | 4.31 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,600 | 37.54 | 4.37 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,500 | 37.09 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,500 | 28.83 | 6.41 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,600 | 27.06 | 5.88 |
| Jeremy Lin | ATL | $4,600 | 23.23 | 5.05 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,500 | 37.09 | 4.95 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $13,500 | 65.70 | 4.87 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,500 | 46.30 | 4.87 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,600 | 38.32 | 4.46 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,800 | 37.77 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,300 | 24.45 | 5.69 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,900 | 25.34 | 5.17 |
| Austin Rivers | HOU | $4,600 | 23.35 | 5.08 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,300 | 26.94 | 5.08 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,000 | 36.16 | 4.52 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,600 | 31.22 | 4.73 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,700 | 30.45 | 4.55 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $6,400 | 29.45 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,400 | 23.25 | 5.28 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,500 | 28.65 | 5.21 |
| Corey Brewer | PHI | $3,900 | 19.94 | 5.11 |
| Darius Miller | NOP | $3,500 | 16.93 | 4.84 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,800 | 45.13 | 4.60 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,900 | 43.00 | 4.83 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 39.76 | 4.85 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,500 | 35.16 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,400 | 27.86 | 5.16 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,400 | 27.70 | 5.13 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,300 | 26.76 | 5.05 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 39.76 | 4.85 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,800 | 51.87 | 4.80 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,900 | 47.09 | 4.76 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,700 | 45.30 | 4.23 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $10,200 | 40.23 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $5,500 | 31.88 | 5.80 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,700 | 20.07 | 5.42 |
| Ante Zizic | CLE | $5,400 | 28.45 | 5.27 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $6,800 | 34.08 | 5.01 |
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.