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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 | Cameron Payne |
| PG | Dejounte Murray |
| SG | Luke Kennard |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Noah Vonleh |
| PF | Anthony Tolliver |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 301.99 |
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 | $11,200 | 53.03 | 4.73 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,500 | 35.01 | 4.67 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,700 | 29.76 | 4.44 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $5,700 | 28.20 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Payne | CHI | $5,000 | 26.04 | 5.21 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $4,300 | 21.60 | 5.02 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,300 | 26.29 | 4.96 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $5,700 | 28.20 | 4.95 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,800 | 38.89 | 4.42 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,800 | 37.64 | 4.83 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,800 | 34.34 | 4.40 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,200 | 27.75 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,800 | 37.64 | 4.83 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $4,300 | 20.15 | 4.69 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $5,300 | 24.16 | 4.56 |
| Luke Kennard | DET | $4,200 | 19.13 | 4.55 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 52.41 | 4.68 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 43.29 | 4.01 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,700 | 37.79 | 4.91 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,200 | 32.61 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Nwaba | CHI | $4,200 | 21.86 | 5.20 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,700 | 37.79 | 4.91 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $4,000 | 19.39 | 4.85 |
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $4,100 | 19.84 | 4.84 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,900 | 40.99 | 4.61 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,500 | 39.89 | 4.69 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $7,800 | 31.27 | 4.01 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $6,800 | 31.25 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Vonleh | CHI | $4,600 | 27.71 | 6.02 |
| Anthony Tolliver | DET | $4,400 | 24.41 | 5.55 |
| John Henson | MIL | $5,100 | 26.09 | 5.12 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $4,000 | 20.40 | 5.10 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,400 | 48.66 | 5.18 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,900 | 34.32 | 4.97 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,500 | 31.87 | 4.25 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,600 | 30.67 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,400 | 48.66 | 5.18 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,900 | 34.32 | 4.97 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,300 | 20.96 | 4.87 |
| Kosta Koufos | SAC | $3,900 | 18.88 | 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.