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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 | Jerryd Bayless |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SG | Buddy Hield |
| SF | Tobias Harris |
| SF | Kelly Oubre Jr. |
| PF | Pascal Siakam |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| C | Mason Plumlee |
| Salary | $51,100 |
| Expected Points | 277.2 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,800 | 40.19 | 4.57 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,400 | 38.09 | 4.53 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,500 | 37.01 | 4.93 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,900 | 35.47 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabazz Napier | BKN | $3,800 | 24.01 | 6.32 |
| Jerryd Bayless | MIN | $4,000 | 24.46 | 6.12 |
| Elie Okobo | PHO | $3,600 | 20.40 | 5.67 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $4,800 | 25.41 | 5.29 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $14,000 | 66.92 | 4.78 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $10,100 | 43.76 | 4.33 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,800 | 40.56 | 4.61 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,500 | 39.35 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rivers | HOU | $4,500 | 23.26 | 5.17 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,400 | 27.93 | 5.17 |
| Garrett Temple | MEM | $3,800 | 19.35 | 5.09 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $5,000 | 25.32 | 5.06 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 54.72 | 4.76 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,300 | 46.40 | 4.50 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,900 | 38.16 | 4.83 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHO | $6,000 | 32.34 | 5.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,100 | 29.21 | 5.73 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,400 | 24.76 | 5.63 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | MIA | $3,700 | 20.08 | 5.43 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHO | $6,000 | 32.34 | 5.39 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $10,100 | 44.22 | 4.38 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $7,200 | 34.11 | 4.74 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,200 | 33.34 | 4.63 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,600 | 33.08 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,300 | 30.70 | 5.79 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,300 | 30.16 | 5.69 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $3,700 | 19.00 | 5.14 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,700 | 23.80 | 5.06 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,100 | 51.23 | 4.62 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,200 | 45.44 | 4.46 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,400 | 41.02 | 4.36 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,100 | 41.01 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,300 | 33.63 | 7.82 |
| Ante Zizic | CLE | $5,400 | 31.32 | 5.80 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,000 | 38.27 | 4.78 |
| Bismack Biyombo | CHA | $4,800 | 22.44 | 4.67 |
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.