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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 | Isaiah Canaan |
| PG | Tony Parker |
| SG | Tyreke Evans |
| SG | Donovan Mitchell |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Derrick Favors |
| PF | Domantas Sabonis |
| C | Hassan Whiteside |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 304.27 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,200 | 36.15 | 4.41 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,600 | 35.84 | 4.72 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $7,400 | 33.88 | 4.58 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,300 | 33.32 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Canaan | PHO | $4,400 | 24.42 | 5.55 |
| Tony Parker | SAS | $4,000 | 21.04 | 5.26 |
| George Hill | SAC | $4,800 | 24.17 | 5.04 |
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $4,500 | 22.60 | 5.02 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,600 | 44.35 | 4.62 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,500 | 41.52 | 4.88 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,000 | 38.71 | 4.84 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,900 | 38.60 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,200 | 35.60 | 4.94 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $5,100 | 25.08 | 4.92 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,500 | 41.52 | 4.88 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,600 | 37.01 | 4.87 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 57.10 | 4.84 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,000 | 32.67 | 5.44 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $6,300 | 31.64 | 5.02 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,300 | 31.03 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,000 | 32.67 | 5.44 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $6,300 | 31.64 | 5.02 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,300 | 31.03 | 4.92 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 57.10 | 4.84 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 37.08 | 4.41 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $7,100 | 31.41 | 4.42 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,400 | 30.01 | 4.69 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,600 | 29.58 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,600 | 29.58 | 5.28 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $5,100 | 25.46 | 4.99 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $6,000 | 29.41 | 4.90 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,600 | 27.34 | 4.88 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,300 | 45.36 | 4.88 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,600 | 42.83 | 4.98 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,200 | 39.45 | 4.81 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,900 | 37.35 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,400 | 36.88 | 4.98 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,600 | 42.83 | 4.98 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,300 | 45.36 | 4.88 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $5,100 | 24.75 | 4.85 |
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.