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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 | T.J. McConnell |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Omri Casspi |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| PF | Domantas Sabonis |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 321.07 |
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 | $10,800 | 53.47 | 4.95 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,600 | 48.26 | 5.03 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,800 | 41.16 | 4.68 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,200 | 41.07 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Frazier | WAS | $3,000 | 20.97 | 6.99 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $4,700 | 30.32 | 6.45 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $3,600 | 20.58 | 5.72 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,500 | 34.80 | 5.35 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 50.92 | 4.55 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 | 42.43 | 5.05 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,600 | 39.73 | 5.23 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $7,000 | 35.89 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,200 | 28.42 | 5.46 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $6,100 | 32.61 | 5.35 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,800 | 19.93 | 5.24 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 34.53 | 5.23 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 51.64 | 4.38 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,900 | 41.15 | 4.62 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,300 | 33.30 | 0.00 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,800 | 32.67 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omri Casspi | GS | $3,300 | 21.85 | 6.62 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $3,700 | 23.70 | 6.41 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $4,900 | 24.96 | 5.09 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $5,300 | 26.74 | 5.04 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,000 | 54.73 | 4.98 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,400 | 43.72 | 4.65 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,900 | 37.01 | 4.68 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,900 | 35.19 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $3,000 | 17.69 | 5.90 |
| Amir Johnson | PHI | $3,700 | 19.66 | 5.31 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $5,100 | 25.83 | 5.06 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,000 | 30.06 | 5.01 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,300 | 54.54 | 4.83 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,100 | 52.54 | 5.20 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 37.26 | 5.32 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,400 | 36.52 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $3,400 | 20.89 | 6.14 |
| Bismack Biyombo | ORL | $3,200 | 17.38 | 5.43 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 37.26 | 5.32 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,100 | 52.54 | 5.20 |
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.