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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 | Chris Paul |
| PG | Kris Dunn |
| SG | Marco Belinelli |
| SG | Bogdan Bogdanovic |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| SF | Rudy Gay |
| PF | Marvin Bagley III |
| PF | Josh Jackson |
| C | Mason Plumlee |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 311.03 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,200 | 41.99 | 4.56 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,300 | 40.45 | 4.35 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,600 | 37.37 | 4.92 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,000 | 36.33 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Mills | SAS | $4,300 | 22.64 | 5.27 |
| Frank Jackson | NOP | $3,700 | 19.22 | 5.19 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $6,600 | 33.78 | 5.12 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,600 | 37.37 | 4.92 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $14,000 | 64.87 | 4.63 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,700 | 44.01 | 4.54 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,400 | 43.50 | 4.63 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,000 | 41.20 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Belinelli | SAS | $4,300 | 26.18 | 6.09 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,400 | 29.27 | 5.42 |
| Jamal Crawford | PHO | $3,800 | 19.97 | 5.26 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,900 | 24.72 | 5.04 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,900 | 55.69 | 4.68 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 43.62 | 4.54 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,000 | 31.87 | 5.31 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHO | $6,800 | 30.19 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $4,300 | 25.37 | 5.90 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,000 | 31.87 | 5.31 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $5,200 | 25.52 | 4.91 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,500 | 26.89 | 4.89 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Faried | HOU | $8,000 | 36.60 | 4.58 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $7,800 | 35.76 | 4.58 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $6,400 | 32.69 | 5.11 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,500 | 32.10 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richaun Holmes | PHO | $3,800 | 19.40 | 5.11 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $6,400 | 32.69 | 5.11 |
| D.J. Wilson | MIL | $3,500 | 17.30 | 4.94 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,500 | 26.58 | 4.83 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,800 | 52.28 | 4.84 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,900 | 40.27 | 4.52 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $7,800 | 36.52 | 4.68 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,400 | 36.44 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $5,000 | 32.63 | 6.53 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $3,500 | 21.46 | 6.13 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $3,500 | 19.59 | 5.60 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,900 | 31.69 | 5.37 |
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.