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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 | Jrue Holiday |
| PG | Darren Collison |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| SF | Kyle Anderson |
| PF | Kenneth Faried |
| PF | Kristaps Porzingis |
| C | Marcin Gortat |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 301.73 |
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 | $9,900 | 46.99 | 4.75 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 42.28 | 4.60 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,500 | 40.86 | 4.81 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,300 | 37.44 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,700 | 30.49 | 5.35 |
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $5,400 | 28.47 | 5.27 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | DEN | $4,300 | 22.63 | 5.26 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $6,300 | 33.06 | 5.25 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 38.20 | 4.84 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,900 | 37.18 | 4.71 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,100 | 32.64 | 4.60 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,200 | 32.32 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Belinelli | ATL | $3,900 | 20.78 | 5.33 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,000 | 30.56 | 5.09 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,800 | 29.42 | 5.07 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,200 | 31.17 | 5.03 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 55.62 | 4.64 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 53.24 | 4.59 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,300 | 36.53 | 4.40 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,500 | 35.23 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $4,200 | 22.25 | 5.30 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $5,200 | 26.28 | 5.05 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,800 | 32.95 | 4.85 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,800 | 27.02 | 4.66 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,300 | 46.06 | 4.47 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,800 | 45.38 | 4.20 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,200 | 43.47 | 4.72 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,600 | 40.09 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Faried | DEN | $3,000 | 18.35 | 6.12 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $4,600 | 23.37 | 5.08 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,100 | 25.08 | 4.92 |
| Jae Crowder | CLE | $3,900 | 19.09 | 4.89 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,500 | 52.65 | 4.58 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,300 | 46.00 | 4.95 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,600 | 44.58 | 4.21 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,100 | 42.28 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,600 | 25.70 | 5.59 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $3,500 | 19.42 | 5.55 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,500 | 37.75 | 5.03 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $6,200 | 30.96 | 4.99 |
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.