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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 | Tim Frazier |
| PG | Jerian Grant |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Hassan Whiteside |
| Salary | $57,700 |
| Expected Points | 300.98 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 47.13 | 4.71 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,200 | 36.18 | 4.41 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $7,000 | 32.38 | 4.63 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,900 | 32.05 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Frazier | WAS | $3,100 | 22.81 | 7.36 |
| Jerian Grant | CHI | $4,300 | 23.91 | 5.56 |
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $4,600 | 22.57 | 4.91 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,600 | 31.30 | 4.74 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 40.62 | 5.14 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,900 | 38.25 | 4.84 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,100 | 37.95 | 4.68 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,600 | 36.59 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $5,700 | 30.41 | 5.34 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $4,800 | 25.08 | 5.22 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 40.62 | 5.14 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,900 | 38.25 | 4.84 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,300 | 35.41 | 4.27 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,800 | 29.07 | 5.01 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,300 | 28.31 | 4.49 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $4,300 | 23.84 | 5.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $4,300 | 23.84 | 5.54 |
| Omri Casspi | GS | $3,200 | 17.62 | 5.50 |
| OG Anunoby | TOR | $3,500 | 17.83 | 5.09 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,800 | 29.07 | 5.01 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 40.58 | 5.07 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $7,500 | 35.55 | 4.74 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,100 | 33.40 | 5.47 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,600 | 31.82 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,100 | 33.40 | 5.47 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $3,800 | 20.64 | 5.43 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,400 | 23.09 | 5.25 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,100 | 26.47 | 5.19 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,900 | 46.35 | 5.21 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,100 | 43.86 | 4.82 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,600 | 42.71 | 4.45 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,100 | 42.08 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,900 | 46.35 | 5.21 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,600 | 23.07 | 5.01 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,100 | 43.86 | 4.82 |
| Alex Len | PHO | $5,500 | 26.36 | 4.79 |
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.