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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 | Nicolas Batum |
| SF | Sam Dekker |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Eric Bledsoe |
| F | Julius Randle |
| Util | Davis Bertans |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 311.62 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,700 | 48.39 | 4.99 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,900 | 44.77 | 4.52 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,700 | 40.29 | 4.63 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,300 | 42.73 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,600 | 40.56 | 5.34 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,700 | 36.93 | 4.80 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,500 | 25.74 | 4.68 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,700 | 29.21 | 5.13 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,100 | 42.43 | 5.24 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,700 | 35.95 | 4.67 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,900 | 30.29 | 4.39 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,500 | 31.49 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,400 | 29.30 | 4.58 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $5,400 | 24.81 | 4.59 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,600 | 26.59 | 4.75 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,700 | 23.44 | 4.99 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 54.88 | 4.43 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,800 | 56.37 | 4.78 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $7,200 | 33.75 | 4.69 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,800 | 37.88 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Dekker | CLE | $3,600 | 16.46 | 4.57 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $7,200 | 33.75 | 4.69 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,700 | 27.87 | 4.89 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $6,500 | 26.65 | 4.10 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,100 | 45.04 | 4.95 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,500 | 44.62 | 4.70 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $6,900 | 36.49 | 5.29 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,800 | 32.37 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $6,900 | 36.49 | 5.29 |
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $3,700 | 18.33 | 4.95 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,500 | 44.62 | 4.70 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,100 | 45.04 | 4.95 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 52.42 | 4.77 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,300 | 44.13 | 4.75 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,200 | 39.82 | 4.86 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,400 | 38.97 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,400 | 38.97 | 5.27 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,800 | 25.26 | 4.36 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,300 | 44.13 | 4.75 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,900 | 37.82 | 4.79 |
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.