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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 | Kemba Walker |
| SG | Tyler Dorsey |
| SG | Delon Wright |
| SF | Royce O’Neale |
| SF | Gordon Hayward |
| PF | Ivan Rabb |
| PF | Christian Wood |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| Salary | $59,200 |
| Expected Points | 308.45 |
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 | $10,200 | 46.12 | 4.52 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,800 | 45.50 | 4.64 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,000 | 43.79 | 4.87 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,400 | 42.77 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,600 | 20.47 | 5.69 |
| Landry Shamet | LAC | $3,900 | 19.48 | 4.99 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $6,500 | 32.14 | 4.95 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,500 | 27.17 | 4.94 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,400 | 56.20 | 4.53 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,400 | 44.91 | 4.78 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $11,000 | 44.79 | 4.07 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,600 | 44.70 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Dorsey | MEM | $4,300 | 26.19 | 6.09 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $4,900 | 26.94 | 5.50 |
| Ian Clark | NOP | $3,600 | 18.29 | 5.08 |
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $4,500 | 22.26 | 4.95 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,100 | 41.38 | 4.55 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,800 | 33.56 | 4.30 |
| Jabari Parker | WAS | $6,700 | 30.75 | 4.59 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $7,000 | 30.11 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $3,500 | 22.95 | 6.56 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,100 | 28.52 | 5.59 |
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $4,300 | 23.52 | 5.47 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $4,700 | 23.01 | 4.90 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,500 | 41.32 | 4.86 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,500 | 40.59 | 4.27 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,500 | 36.43 | 4.86 |
| Christian Wood | NOP | $6,600 | 36.27 | 5.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Rabb | MEM | $4,800 | 28.97 | 6.04 |
| Christian Wood | NOP | $6,600 | 36.27 | 5.49 |
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $3,600 | 19.02 | 5.28 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $3,800 | 18.99 | 5.00 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,800 | 49.97 | 4.63 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,800 | 48.24 | 4.47 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,500 | 46.18 | 4.40 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $10,500 | 44.24 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $3,600 | 19.72 | 5.48 |
| Thon Maker | DET | $4,300 | 23.57 | 5.48 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $5,400 | 27.58 | 5.11 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $5,400 | 27.25 | 5.05 |
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.