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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 | T.J. McConnell |
| PG | Jamal Murray |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SG | JJ Redick |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| SF | Nikola Mirotic |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Marcin Gortat |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 299.64 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $7,000 | 33.18 | 4.74 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,000 | 32.61 | 4.08 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,400 | 31.56 | 4.93 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $6,300 | 27.34 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $4,000 | 20.82 | 5.20 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,400 | 31.56 | 4.93 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $4,600 | 22.17 | 4.82 |
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $7,000 | 33.18 | 4.74 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,800 | 43.86 | 5.62 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $7,200 | 34.51 | 4.79 |
| Markelle Fultz | PHI | $5,900 | 27.00 | 4.58 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,300 | 26.80 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,800 | 43.86 | 5.62 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,300 | 26.80 | 5.06 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $7,200 | 34.51 | 4.79 |
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,400 | 20.61 | 4.68 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,400 | 36.40 | 4.92 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,600 | 31.04 | 4.70 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,100 | 28.71 | 4.71 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $5,400 | 22.80 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,400 | 36.40 | 4.92 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,100 | 28.71 | 4.71 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,600 | 31.04 | 4.70 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,800 | 21.98 | 4.58 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $13,000 | 62.66 | 4.82 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,600 | 48.40 | 4.57 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,800 | 41.38 | 4.70 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,900 | 37.46 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,900 | 31.18 | 5.28 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $4,700 | 23.22 | 4.94 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $13,000 | 62.66 | 4.82 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,900 | 37.46 | 4.74 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,700 | 51.22 | 4.79 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,700 | 43.71 | 4.51 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $7,400 | 32.05 | 4.33 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,800 | 31.60 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,700 | 51.22 | 4.79 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,700 | 43.71 | 4.51 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $7,400 | 32.05 | 4.33 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $3,700 | 16.00 | 4.32 |
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.