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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.
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $13,000 | ||
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $13,000 | ||
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $12,000 | ||
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $12,000 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $13,000 | ||
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $13,000 | ||
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $12,000 | ||
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $12,000 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $14,000 | ||
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $11,000 | ||
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $11,000 | ||
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $10,000 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $14,000 | ||
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $11,000 | ||
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $11,000 | ||
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $10,000 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $12,000 | ||
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,500 | ||
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $8,500 | ||
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $8,500 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $12,000 | ||
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,500 | ||
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $8,500 | ||
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $8,500 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $14,500 | ||
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $12,500 | ||
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $12,000 | ||
| Dario Saric | PHI | $12,000 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $14,500 | ||
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $12,500 | ||
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $12,000 | ||
| Dario Saric | PHI | $12,000 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $16,000 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $16,000 |
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.