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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 | Shaun Livingston |
| PG | Dennis Schroder |
| SG | Iman Shumpert |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Jonathon Simmons |
| PF | Luke Babbitt |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 316.89 |
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 | $9,600 | 45.25 | 4.71 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,700 | 43.96 | 4.53 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,500 | 36.74 | 4.90 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,600 | 36.18 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun Livingston | GS | $3,100 | 19.86 | 6.40 |
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $3,800 | 20.41 | 5.37 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $4,600 | 24.55 | 5.34 |
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $3,300 | 17.35 | 5.26 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,400 | 37.48 | 5.06 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,700 | 36.98 | 4.80 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,300 | 33.71 | 0.00 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 33.07 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iman Shumpert | CLE | $3,200 | 19.26 | 6.02 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $5,500 | 32.64 | 5.93 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $4,700 | 25.78 | 5.49 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,200 | 27.15 | 5.22 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 53.44 | 4.45 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,200 | 51.15 | 4.57 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 50.84 | 4.98 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,300 | 31.89 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thabo Sefolosha | UTA | $4,100 | 21.88 | 5.34 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $3,200 | 16.43 | 5.13 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $4,400 | 22.29 | 5.06 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,300 | 31.89 | 5.06 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,400 | 59.42 | 5.21 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,600 | 47.35 | 4.93 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,300 | 45.06 | 4.84 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 42.67 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Babbitt | ATL | $3,400 | 21.04 | 6.19 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,400 | 31.07 | 5.75 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $4,600 | 25.10 | 5.46 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,300 | 22.68 | 5.27 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,700 | 56.40 | 4.82 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,400 | 43.79 | 4.66 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,800 | 43.02 | 4.89 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 42.81 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,200 | 37.37 | 5.19 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $5,700 | 29.48 | 5.17 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,600 | 38.45 | 5.06 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,500 | 37.70 | 5.03 |
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.