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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 | Stephen Curry |
| PG | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | Donovan Mitchell |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SF | Royce O’Neale |
| SF | Michael Beasley |
| PF | Davis Bertans |
| PF | Ben Simmons |
| C | Pau Gasol |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 298.44 |
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 | $10,200 | 43.70 | 4.28 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $7,500 | 32.50 | 4.33 |
| Elfrid Payton | PHO | $7,500 | 31.70 | 4.23 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $6,000 | 28.63 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $3,700 | 20.53 | 5.55 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $5,100 | 25.65 | 5.03 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $5,500 | 27.16 | 4.94 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $6,000 | 28.63 | 4.77 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,600 | 37.53 | 4.94 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,600 | 36.15 | 4.76 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,200 | 35.41 | 4.32 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,800 | 33.46 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Green | SAS | $4,400 | 24.50 | 5.57 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $5,400 | 27.16 | 5.03 |
| Avery Bradley | LAC | $4,200 | 20.86 | 4.97 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,600 | 37.53 | 4.94 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,900 | 47.59 | 4.37 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $6,500 | 33.60 | 5.17 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,800 | 33.28 | 4.89 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $6,800 | 30.96 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $4,000 | 24.21 | 6.05 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $6,500 | 33.60 | 5.17 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $5,300 | 27.08 | 5.11 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,500 | 27.85 | 5.06 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,000 | 41.03 | 4.56 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,200 | 40.70 | 4.42 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,200 | 32.47 | 4.51 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,600 | 31.85 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $3,900 | 23.53 | 6.03 |
| Quincy Acy | BKN | $3,900 | 19.18 | 4.92 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,600 | 31.85 | 4.83 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $3,700 | 17.55 | 4.74 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 58.92 | 5.04 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,800 | 52.71 | 4.88 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,700 | 48.80 | 4.56 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,800 | 35.74 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,400 | 31.53 | 5.84 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $4,500 | 24.85 | 5.52 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 58.92 | 5.04 |
| Emeka Okafor | NOP | $3,500 | 17.17 | 4.91 |
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.