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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 | Mike Conley |
| PG | De’Aaron Fox |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SG | Denzel Valentine |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Zach Randolph |
| PF | Daniel Theis |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 297.6 |
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 | $9,500 | 40.69 | 4.28 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,900 | 38.88 | 4.37 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,500 | 35.20 | 4.69 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,300 | 32.62 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $5,700 | 28.73 | 5.04 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,500 | 35.20 | 4.69 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $6,300 | 29.47 | 4.68 |
| Malcolm Delaney | ATL | $4,800 | 22.38 | 4.66 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,700 | 34.61 | 0.00 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,100 | 33.36 | 4.70 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $6,700 | 31.78 | 4.74 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,700 | 27.70 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $3,900 | 19.91 | 5.11 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $5,100 | 25.16 | 4.93 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,700 | 27.70 | 4.86 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $6,700 | 31.78 | 4.74 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 61.90 | 4.99 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,300 | 28.91 | 4.59 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,600 | 27.73 | 4.20 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,900 | 27.18 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 61.90 | 4.99 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,900 | 27.18 | 4.61 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,600 | 25.78 | 4.60 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,300 | 28.91 | 4.59 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,800 | 47.88 | 4.89 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,500 | 29.54 | 4.54 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $7,200 | 27.33 | 3.80 |
| John Collins | ATL | $5,700 | 24.93 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $4,500 | 23.76 | 5.28 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,800 | 47.88 | 4.89 |
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $5,000 | 22.95 | 4.59 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,500 | 29.54 | 4.54 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,800 | 61.83 | 5.24 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,800 | 41.25 | 4.69 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,200 | 37.87 | 4.62 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,400 | 33.73 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,800 | 61.83 | 5.24 |
| Mike Muscala | ATL | $3,300 | 16.91 | 5.12 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,700 | 27.56 | 4.84 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $4,900 | 23.67 | 4.83 |
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.