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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 | Cory Joseph |
| PG | Dennis Smith Jr. |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| PF | Skal Labissiere |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Kosta Koufos |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 311.92 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,900 | 37.73 | 4.78 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,800 | 36.37 | 4.66 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,700 | 35.79 | 4.65 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,200 | 31.73 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Joseph | IND | $4,700 | 26.05 | 5.54 |
| Trey Burke | NYK | $5,200 | 26.83 | 5.16 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,200 | 31.73 | 5.12 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $4,200 | 21.12 | 5.03 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $10,000 | 43.75 | 4.37 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,800 | 41.14 | 5.27 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 40.51 | 5.13 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,200 | 37.91 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,800 | 41.14 | 5.27 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 40.51 | 5.13 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $4,000 | 18.87 | 4.72 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,300 | 34.29 | 4.70 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 52.12 | 4.74 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,500 | 35.41 | 4.72 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,200 | 30.84 | 4.97 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $6,200 | 28.82 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,800 | 24.11 | 5.02 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,300 | 26.37 | 4.98 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,200 | 30.84 | 4.97 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,200 | 20.84 | 4.96 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,300 | 62.31 | 5.07 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,000 | 39.11 | 4.35 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,700 | 36.06 | 5.38 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,700 | 35.24 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $5,200 | 28.68 | 5.51 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,700 | 36.06 | 5.38 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $5,500 | 29.11 | 5.29 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,300 | 62.31 | 5.07 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,600 | 46.56 | 4.39 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,900 | 37.08 | 4.69 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $7,400 | 35.32 | 4.77 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $5,900 | 30.17 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosta Koufos | SAC | $4,400 | 24.29 | 5.52 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,100 | 21.34 | 5.20 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $5,900 | 30.17 | 5.11 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,700 | 27.59 | 4.84 |
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.