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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 | Trey Burke |
| PG | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Justin Anderson |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Nemanja Bjelica |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Marvin Bagley III |
| PF | Josh Jackson |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| Salary | $58,400 |
| Expected Points | 313.03 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,000 | 54.97 | 4.58 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,400 | 44.11 | 4.69 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,000 | 42.59 | 4.73 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 42.30 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Burke | DAL | $4,200 | 30.44 | 7.25 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,900 | 22.68 | 5.81 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $6,400 | 33.07 | 5.17 |
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $4,200 | 21.14 | 5.03 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,000 | 51.13 | 4.26 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $9,700 | 40.69 | 4.20 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,300 | 39.87 | 4.80 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,900 | 36.05 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Anderson | ATL | $3,600 | 23.15 | 6.43 |
| Tyler Dorsey | MEM | $3,900 | 23.25 | 5.96 |
| Ian Clark | NOP | $3,900 | 20.63 | 5.29 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $4,700 | 24.49 | 5.21 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $10,000 | 48.49 | 4.85 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,500 | 43.95 | 4.63 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,600 | 41.56 | 4.83 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,500 | 34.92 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $3,700 | 22.76 | 6.15 |
| Mario Hezonja | NYK | $4,700 | 27.05 | 5.76 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,600 | 25.78 | 5.60 |
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $4,300 | 22.26 | 5.18 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $9,000 | 42.40 | 4.71 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,800 | 41.39 | 4.70 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,400 | 39.32 | 4.68 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,700 | 36.87 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHX | $5,800 | 33.16 | 5.72 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $5,100 | 27.16 | 5.33 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $6,600 | 35.03 | 5.31 |
| Dragan Bender | PHX | $5,000 | 25.76 | 5.15 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,700 | 49.47 | 4.62 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,800 | 47.06 | 4.80 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,700 | 46.26 | 4.77 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,900 | 46.12 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | ATL | $5,000 | 26.47 | 5.29 |
| Salah Mejri | DAL | $4,000 | 20.98 | 5.25 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $4,200 | 21.75 | 5.18 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,300 | 36.23 | 4.96 |
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.