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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 | Jeremy Lin |
| PG | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | David Nwaba |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Gordon Hayward |
| SF | JJ Redick |
| PF | Marvin Bagley III |
| PF | Montrezl Harrell |
| C | Aron Baynes |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 281.64 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,700 | 45.08 | 4.65 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,700 | 44.52 | 4.16 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,600 | 39.81 | 4.63 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,700 | 38.98 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lin | TOR | $3,500 | 20.39 | 5.82 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $5,500 | 30.76 | 5.59 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $5,300 | 29.61 | 5.59 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $5,500 | 29.35 | 5.34 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 59.95 | 5.08 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $11,300 | 44.12 | 3.90 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $9,500 | 41.08 | 4.32 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,300 | 38.09 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Nwaba | CLE | $3,500 | 20.06 | 5.73 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $3,900 | 22.35 | 5.73 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 59.95 | 5.08 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,800 | 24.31 | 5.06 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $6,600 | 28.70 | 4.35 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,200 | 26.82 | 5.16 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,200 | 26.39 | 5.08 |
| Bruno Caboclo | MEM | $6,000 | 25.42 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,200 | 26.82 | 5.16 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,200 | 26.39 | 5.08 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $4,000 | 20.08 | 5.02 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | MIA | $4,000 | 19.90 | 4.97 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,000 | 40.16 | 4.46 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,600 | 37.08 | 4.88 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $7,700 | 36.78 | 4.78 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,000 | 36.06 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,300 | 29.13 | 5.50 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,100 | 22.46 | 5.48 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,100 | 27.45 | 5.38 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,000 | 36.06 | 5.15 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,400 | 52.23 | 4.58 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,000 | 47.91 | 4.79 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,300 | 46.83 | 4.55 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $8,500 | 44.33 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,500 | 21.40 | 6.11 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $6,600 | 35.56 | 5.39 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $4,600 | 24.75 | 5.38 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $8,500 | 44.33 | 5.22 |
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.