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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 | Eric Bledsoe |
| PG | Spencer Dinwiddie |
| SG | Danny Green |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SF | Kelly Oubre Jr. |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Mike Scott |
| PF | Ben Simmons |
| C | Bismack Biyombo |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 301.23 |
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 | $9,600 | 41.10 | 4.28 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $8,000 | 38.11 | 4.76 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $7,100 | 36.06 | 5.08 |
| Elfrid Payton | PHO | $7,000 | 30.70 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $4,500 | 24.03 | 5.34 |
| Jerian Grant | CHI | $5,800 | 30.21 | 5.21 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $4,300 | 22.23 | 5.17 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $7,100 | 36.06 | 5.08 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,300 | 44.55 | 4.79 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,600 | 36.16 | 4.76 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,800 | 35.61 | 5.24 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 33.59 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Green | SAS | $4,600 | 25.24 | 5.49 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,800 | 35.61 | 5.24 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,300 | 44.55 | 4.79 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,600 | 36.16 | 4.76 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 52.85 | 4.60 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 43.82 | 4.17 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,400 | 35.58 | 4.81 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $7,100 | 31.39 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,600 | 24.60 | 5.35 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $4,900 | 25.63 | 5.23 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,200 | 21.69 | 5.16 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $3,500 | 17.50 | 5.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,700 | 41.77 | 4.80 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,800 | 40.09 | 4.56 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,400 | 33.92 | 4.04 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,700 | 32.65 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Scott | WAS | $3,500 | 21.32 | 6.09 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $4,300 | 21.78 | 5.06 |
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $3,700 | 18.13 | 4.90 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,700 | 32.65 | 4.87 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 52.00 | 4.44 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,400 | 45.81 | 4.40 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,900 | 42.00 | 4.24 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,200 | 32.12 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,100 | 21.66 | 5.28 |
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,400 | 22.95 | 5.22 |
| Bismack Biyombo | ORL | $5,000 | 25.67 | 5.13 |
| Thon Maker | MIL | $3,600 | 18.38 | 5.10 |
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.