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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 | Milos Teodosic |
| PG | Dennis Smith Jr. |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SG | Dwyane Wade |
| SF | Justise Winslow |
| SF | Taurean Prince |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Hassan Whiteside |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 308.67 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,500 | 53.82 | 4.68 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 47.08 | 4.85 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 43.31 | 4.42 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,100 | 39.83 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milos Teodosic | LAC | $4,400 | 23.93 | 5.44 |
| Trey Burke | NYK | $5,500 | 28.19 | 5.13 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,700 | 33.78 | 5.04 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $4,700 | 23.29 | 4.95 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 56.14 | 4.92 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,500 | 42.30 | 4.98 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,500 | 40.76 | 4.79 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,200 | 40.52 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,500 | 42.30 | 4.98 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,900 | 24.31 | 4.96 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,200 | 40.52 | 4.94 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 56.14 | 4.92 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 45.89 | 4.50 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,600 | 38.81 | 4.51 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,600 | 35.04 | 4.61 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,200 | 29.49 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $4,300 | 23.82 | 5.54 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,600 | 28.96 | 5.17 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,200 | 29.49 | 4.76 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,200 | 19.95 | 4.75 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,500 | 62.22 | 4.98 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,800 | 40.73 | 4.63 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 38.43 | 4.74 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,900 | 37.50 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,100 | 34.73 | 5.69 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,500 | 62.22 | 4.98 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,900 | 37.50 | 4.75 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,800 | 32.30 | 4.75 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,300 | 46.65 | 4.53 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,700 | 39.86 | 4.11 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,900 | 36.71 | 4.65 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,200 | 36.40 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,200 | 36.40 | 5.06 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,500 | 32.02 | 4.93 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,500 | 35.79 | 4.77 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,000 | 33.29 | 4.76 |
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.