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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 | Tyus Jones |
| PG | Trae Young |
| SG | Luka Doncic |
| SG | Buddy Hield |
| SF | Justin Jackson |
| SF | Jabari Parker |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 296.66 |
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 | $9,800 | 43.11 | 4.40 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,300 | 41.57 | 4.47 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,500 | 38.42 | 4.52 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $7,600 | 36.49 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Joseph | IND | $4,400 | 22.13 | 5.03 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $7,600 | 36.49 | 4.80 |
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $5,300 | 25.33 | 4.78 |
| Jalen Brunson | DAL | $6,100 | 28.26 | 4.63 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $10,000 | 45.22 | 4.52 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $10,300 | 45.16 | 4.38 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,500 | 41.87 | 4.41 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,800 | 39.44 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,000 | 35.34 | 5.05 |
| Wesley Matthews | IND | $4,400 | 21.23 | 4.83 |
| Kevin Huerter | ATL | $4,200 | 19.96 | 4.75 |
| Josh Okogie | MIN | $4,300 | 20.19 | 4.70 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,300 | 42.79 | 4.60 |
| Jabari Parker | WAS | $6,700 | 33.19 | 4.95 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $6,100 | 29.22 | 4.79 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,500 | 26.84 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jackson | DAL | $3,500 | 18.95 | 5.41 |
| Dwayne Bacon | CHA | $3,600 | 18.98 | 5.27 |
| Jabari Parker | WAS | $6,700 | 33.19 | 4.95 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,700 | 23.07 | 4.91 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,400 | 40.07 | 4.77 |
| John Collins | ATL | $8,000 | 36.48 | 4.56 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $7,500 | 33.94 | 4.53 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $6,900 | 31.57 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | MIN | $4,000 | 22.58 | 5.65 |
| Bobby Portis | WAS | $5,600 | 29.82 | 5.33 |
| Josh Jackson | PHX | $5,400 | 28.71 | 5.32 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,400 | 30.99 | 4.84 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,500 | 53.76 | 4.68 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,100 | 49.74 | 4.93 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,900 | 46.18 | 4.24 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,400 | 42.19 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bryant | WAS | $4,300 | 21.61 | 5.03 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,100 | 49.74 | 4.93 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,600 | 27.31 | 4.88 |
| Bismack Biyombo | CHA | $3,500 | 16.92 | 4.84 |
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.