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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 | Darren Collison |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SG | Troy Daniels |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| PF | Ben Simmons |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| C | Greg Monroe |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 298.01 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,000 | 40.98 | 4.55 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,500 | 38.61 | 4.54 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,000 | 34.39 | 4.91 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,300 | 32.10 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Canaan | PHO | $3,700 | 24.29 | 6.56 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,500 | 28.60 | 5.20 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $4,400 | 21.68 | 4.93 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,000 | 34.39 | 4.91 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,300 | 42.90 | 4.61 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,200 | 36.94 | 4.50 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 35.33 | 4.71 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,500 | 32.04 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Daniels | PHO | $3,600 | 18.07 | 5.02 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,500 | 32.04 | 4.93 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $5,500 | 26.90 | 4.89 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,000 | 24.26 | 4.85 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 51.41 | 4.43 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,400 | 42.68 | 4.54 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,600 | 29.09 | 4.41 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,500 | 28.97 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $4,300 | 20.36 | 4.73 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,800 | 22.37 | 4.66 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $4,200 | 19.39 | 4.62 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,500 | 25.10 | 4.56 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,500 | 41.11 | 4.84 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,700 | 32.58 | 4.86 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,800 | 28.97 | 4.99 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,500 | 28.39 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $4,200 | 21.51 | 5.12 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,800 | 28.97 | 4.99 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,700 | 23.09 | 4.91 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,700 | 32.58 | 4.86 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $10,100 | 43.46 | 4.30 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,800 | 42.33 | 4.32 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,700 | 41.25 | 4.25 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,900 | 39.05 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $4,500 | 27.23 | 6.05 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,900 | 39.05 | 4.94 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,100 | 34.34 | 4.84 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $5,500 | 26.01 | 4.73 |
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.