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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 | Goran Dragic |
| PG | Fred VanVleet |
| SG | Dennis Schroder |
| SG | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Dwight Powell |
| PF | Marcus Morris |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 305.56 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $10,500 | 45.31 | 4.32 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,400 | 44.71 | 4.76 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,000 | 43.15 | 4.32 |
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $9,300 | 38.06 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $4,100 | 23.30 | 5.68 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,600 | 25.84 | 5.62 |
| Shaquille Harrison | CHI | $3,500 | 18.80 | 5.37 |
| Jalen Brunson | DAL | $6,100 | 30.38 | 4.98 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $10,700 | 47.62 | 4.45 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,800 | 45.68 | 4.66 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,800 | 42.85 | 4.37 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,800 | 39.34 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $6,000 | 34.13 | 5.69 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $5,200 | 27.46 | 5.28 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $4,100 | 21.14 | 5.16 |
| David Nwaba | CLE | $3,500 | 17.35 | 4.96 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $11,200 | 53.37 | 4.77 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 46.37 | 4.83 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,100 | 29.24 | 4.79 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $6,400 | 28.56 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Hezonja | NYK | $3,800 | 19.57 | 5.15 |
| Kevin Knox | NYK | $4,200 | 21.52 | 5.12 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | MIA | $3,500 | 17.68 | 5.05 |
| Jeff Green | WAS | $4,500 | 21.79 | 4.84 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,900 | 41.58 | 4.67 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,800 | 39.34 | 4.47 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $8,000 | 38.82 | 4.85 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,300 | 37.04 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,200 | 21.26 | 5.06 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,600 | 27.92 | 4.99 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $5,800 | 28.54 | 4.92 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $5,300 | 25.97 | 4.90 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,300 | 46.66 | 4.53 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,800 | 45.51 | 4.64 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,600 | 42.42 | 4.42 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,900 | 37.72 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ante Zizic | CLE | $4,300 | 22.39 | 5.21 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,500 | 17.73 | 5.07 |
| DeAndre Jordan | NYK | $6,600 | 33.22 | 5.03 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $7,000 | 34.94 | 4.99 |
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.