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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 | De’Aaron Fox |
| PG | Kris Dunn |
| SG | Monte Morris |
| SG | Jaylen Brown |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| SF | Will Barton |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| PF | Noah Vonleh |
| C | Jahlil Okafor |
| Salary | $55,900 |
| Expected Points | 288.31 |
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 | $9,400 | 43.43 | 4.62 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,800 | 37.94 | 4.31 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $7,800 | 37.63 | 4.82 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,300 | 36.01 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerryd Bayless | MIN | $5,000 | 27.80 | 5.56 |
| Edmond Sumner | IND | $3,500 | 19.05 | 5.44 |
| Tim Frazier | NOP | $3,500 | 18.47 | 5.28 |
| Frank Jackson | NOP | $3,600 | 17.83 | 4.95 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,600 | 46.36 | 4.83 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,500 | 42.89 | 4.52 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,800 | 40.81 | 4.16 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $9,000 | 37.89 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Morris | DEN | $3,900 | 24.08 | 6.17 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,700 | 27.19 | 5.79 |
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $4,600 | 24.26 | 5.27 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,500 | 32.74 | 5.04 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,500 | 33.02 | 5.08 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,500 | 32.34 | 4.98 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,000 | 31.79 | 4.54 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $6,400 | 30.75 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Miller | NOP | $4,200 | 22.45 | 5.35 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,500 | 33.02 | 5.08 |
| Mario Hezonja | NYK | $3,800 | 19.03 | 5.01 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,500 | 32.34 | 4.98 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $8,000 | 35.19 | 4.40 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $7,400 | 34.94 | 4.72 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,600 | 29.84 | 4.52 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $6,100 | 29.21 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Collins | POR | $3,500 | 19.33 | 5.52 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $3,900 | 20.16 | 5.17 |
| Kenrich Williams | NOP | $3,600 | 18.39 | 5.11 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,000 | 25.37 | 5.07 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,200 | 52.55 | 4.69 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,200 | 50.08 | 4.47 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $7,400 | 41.95 | 5.67 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,400 | 40.69 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $7,400 | 41.95 | 5.67 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,400 | 31.93 | 4.99 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,200 | 52.55 | 4.69 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,400 | 20.57 | 4.68 |
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.