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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 | Jrue Holiday |
| SG | JJ Redick |
| SF | Nikola Mirotic |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Ish Smith |
| F | Dario Saric |
| Util | Darius Miller |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 303.56 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,800 | 43.86 | 5.62 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,000 | 32.61 | 4.08 |
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $7,000 | 33.18 | 4.74 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,400 | 31.56 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,800 | 43.86 | 5.62 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $4,600 | 22.17 | 4.82 |
| Markelle Fultz | PHI | $5,900 | 27.00 | 4.58 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $4,000 | 20.82 | 5.20 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Harris | DEN | $7,200 | 34.51 | 4.79 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,300 | 26.80 | 5.06 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,000 | 25.41 | 4.24 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,800 | 21.98 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,300 | 26.80 | 5.06 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,800 | 21.98 | 4.58 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $7,200 | 34.51 | 4.79 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,000 | 25.41 | 4.24 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,900 | 37.46 | 4.74 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,400 | 36.40 | 4.92 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,900 | 31.18 | 5.28 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,600 | 31.04 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,900 | 31.18 | 5.28 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,100 | 28.71 | 4.71 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,400 | 36.40 | 4.92 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,900 | 37.46 | 4.74 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $13,000 | 62.66 | 4.82 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,800 | 41.38 | 4.70 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $7,100 | 33.62 | 4.73 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,800 | 31.60 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $13,000 | 62.66 | 4.82 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $7,100 | 33.62 | 4.73 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $4,900 | 22.24 | 4.54 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,800 | 31.60 | 4.05 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,700 | 51.22 | 4.79 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,600 | 48.40 | 4.57 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,700 | 43.71 | 4.51 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $7,400 | 32.05 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $7,400 | 32.05 | 4.33 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,600 | 48.40 | 4.57 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,700 | 51.22 | 4.79 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,700 | 43.71 | 4.51 |
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.