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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 | Darren Collison |
| PG | Ben Simmons |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SF | Kyle Anderson |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| PF | Josh Jackson |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 319.63 |
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 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,700 | 36.93 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Collison | IND | $4,300 | 23.14 | 5.38 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,700 | 29.21 | 5.13 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,200 | 21.29 | 5.07 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,700 | 48.39 | 4.99 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,300 | 42.73 | 5.15 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,100 | 42.43 | 5.24 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,600 | 40.56 | 5.34 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,400 | 39.68 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,600 | 40.56 | 5.34 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,100 | 42.43 | 5.24 |
| Garrett Temple | MEM | $4,100 | 21.28 | 5.19 |
| Rodney Hood | CLE | $4,100 | 21.26 | 5.19 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,800 | 56.37 | 4.78 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 54.88 | 4.43 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,800 | 37.88 | 4.86 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $7,200 | 33.75 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | MEM | $4,100 | 23.97 | 5.85 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,000 | 25.22 | 5.04 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,700 | 23.44 | 4.99 |
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $3,700 | 18.33 | 4.95 |
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 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,100 | 32.06 | 4.52 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,500 | 31.63 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,000 | 29.26 | 7.32 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $4,000 | 20.84 | 5.21 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $4,800 | 24.72 | 5.15 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,500 | 22.92 | 5.09 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $6,900 | 36.49 | 5.29 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,400 | 38.97 | 5.27 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $4,000 | 20.76 | 5.19 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $5,900 | 28.94 | 4.90 |
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.