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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 | Tyler Johnson |
| PG | Lonzo Ball |
| SG | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| SG | Wayne Ellington |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | James Johnson |
| PF | Jordan Bell |
| C | Willie Cauley-Stein |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 301.72 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,300 | 38.71 | 5.30 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,800 | 35.36 | 4.53 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,300 | 32.98 | 4.52 |
| Isaiah Thomas | LAL | $6,600 | 32.20 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,300 | 38.71 | 5.30 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,000 | 25.38 | 5.08 |
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $5,700 | 28.12 | 4.93 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,500 | 31.90 | 4.91 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,200 | 35.70 | 4.35 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,400 | 33.73 | 4.56 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $6,300 | 32.26 | 5.12 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,900 | 25.83 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $4,000 | 20.65 | 5.16 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $6,300 | 32.26 | 5.12 |
| Nick Young | GS | $3,800 | 18.62 | 4.90 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,400 | 33.73 | 4.56 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 56.65 | 5.40 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 53.13 | 4.43 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,400 | 32.52 | 4.39 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,500 | 30.45 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 56.65 | 5.40 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,500 | 22.98 | 5.11 |
| Omri Casspi | GS | $3,500 | 17.71 | 5.06 |
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $4,900 | 23.09 | 4.71 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,400 | 38.90 | 5.26 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $5,500 | 27.33 | 4.97 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $6,100 | 27.22 | 4.46 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,600 | 25.21 | 5.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,600 | 25.21 | 5.48 |
| Jordan Bell | GS | $3,500 | 19.03 | 5.44 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,400 | 38.90 | 5.26 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,300 | 22.20 | 5.16 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,600 | 38.89 | 4.52 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,500 | 30.70 | 4.72 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $6,700 | 30.32 | 4.53 |
| Greg Monroe | BOS | $5,000 | 22.44 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,000 | 20.33 | 5.08 |
| Zaza Pachulia | GS | $3,500 | 16.80 | 4.80 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,500 | 30.70 | 4.72 |
| JaVale McGee | GS | $3,800 | 17.67 | 4.65 |
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.