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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 | Patty Mills |
| PG | Goran Dragic |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SG | Dwyane Wade |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | James Johnson |
| PF | Jabari Parker |
| C | Thon Maker |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 299.22 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,300 | 31.80 | 5.05 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,500 | 30.52 | 4.07 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,800 | 30.09 | 3.86 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $5,000 | 22.61 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,300 | 31.80 | 5.05 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $5,000 | 22.61 | 4.52 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $4,600 | 20.19 | 4.39 |
| Shaun Livingston | GS | $4,000 | 16.37 | 4.09 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,500 | 39.47 | 4.64 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,300 | 31.47 | 4.31 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 31.44 | 4.84 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $5,500 | 27.97 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $5,500 | 27.97 | 5.08 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,600 | 27.26 | 4.87 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 31.44 | 4.84 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,500 | 39.47 | 4.64 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 54.02 | 4.78 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,900 | 48.28 | 4.43 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,700 | 31.32 | 4.67 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,700 | 30.25 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,500 | 29.05 | 5.28 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $4,500 | 22.79 | 5.06 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 54.02 | 4.78 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,700 | 31.32 | 4.67 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,500 | 49.42 | 4.71 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,300 | 40.64 | 4.37 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 40.43 | 4.93 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $6,100 | 34.06 | 5.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Johnson | MIA | $6,100 | 34.06 | 5.58 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $5,200 | 28.09 | 5.40 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 40.43 | 4.93 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,500 | 49.42 | 4.71 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,500 | 47.33 | 4.98 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,000 | 36.19 | 4.52 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $5,400 | 26.01 | 4.82 |
| Thon Maker | MIL | $3,500 | 23.37 | 6.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thon Maker | MIL | $3,500 | 23.37 | 6.68 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,500 | 47.33 | 4.98 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $5,400 | 26.01 | 4.82 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,000 | 36.19 | 4.52 |
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.