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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 | Eric Bledsoe |
| PG | D’Angelo Russell |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Nikola Mirotic |
| PF | Ersan Ilyasova |
| PF | Pascal Siakam |
| C | Mitchell Robinson |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 310 |
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 | $10,500 | 47.74 | 4.55 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 45.83 | 4.68 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,200 | 44.06 | 4.32 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,800 | 43.33 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,900 | 34.39 | 4.98 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,600 | 32.73 | 4.96 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,700 | 38.11 | 4.95 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,800 | 43.33 | 4.92 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,400 | 47.89 | 5.10 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,800 | 42.02 | 4.78 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,000 | 42.01 | 4.67 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,000 | 41.77 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,000 | 41.77 | 5.22 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,700 | 24.36 | 5.18 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $5,000 | 25.70 | 5.14 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 38.31 | 5.11 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,800 | 56.19 | 4.76 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,600 | 50.98 | 4.81 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,300 | 37.69 | 5.16 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $7,300 | 33.19 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,500 | 23.49 | 5.22 |
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $4,400 | 22.87 | 5.20 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,300 | 37.69 | 5.16 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,300 | 26.96 | 5.09 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,700 | 42.29 | 4.86 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,500 | 35.76 | 4.77 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,600 | 30.85 | 4.67 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,000 | 30.18 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $4,100 | 24.97 | 6.09 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $4,400 | 23.94 | 5.44 |
| John Henson | MIL | $3,800 | 19.90 | 5.24 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,200 | 26.17 | 5.03 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 53.12 | 4.83 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,300 | 46.79 | 4.54 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,800 | 44.02 | 5.00 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,300 | 39.77 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $3,500 | 19.84 | 5.67 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $4,500 | 24.11 | 5.36 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $3,500 | 17.73 | 5.07 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $5,600 | 28.31 | 5.06 |
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.