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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 | Terry Rozier |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| PF | Al Horford |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Jrue Holiday |
| F | Nikola Mirotic |
| Util | Frank Jackson |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 304.31 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,000 | 51.47 | 4.29 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,800 | 45.99 | 4.69 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 46.44 | 4.84 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,200 | 42.86 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,400 | 23.31 | 5.30 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,300 | 41.61 | 5.01 |
| Monte Morris | DEN | $4,900 | 21.43 | 4.37 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $4,600 | 22.14 | 4.81 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,600 | 34.21 | 4.50 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $8,000 | 33.11 | 4.14 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $7,700 | 33.26 | 4.32 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $6,900 | 29.31 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,400 | 22.48 | 5.11 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $8,000 | 33.11 | 4.14 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,600 | 29.00 | 4.39 |
| Iman Shumpert | SAC | $3,600 | 17.67 | 4.91 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 50.07 | 4.35 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,300 | 38.12 | 4.10 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,700 | 38.36 | 4.98 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,500 | 33.37 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,900 | 24.94 | 5.09 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,500 | 30.89 | 4.75 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,200 | 24.07 | 4.63 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $4,900 | 23.61 | 4.82 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,700 | 33.03 | 4.93 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,000 | 32.94 | 4.71 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,700 | 27.99 | 4.18 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $5,600 | 25.33 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,700 | 33.03 | 4.93 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,000 | 32.94 | 4.71 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,400 | 22.28 | 4.13 |
| Zach Collins | POR | $4,700 | 21.89 | 4.66 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,900 | 52.34 | 4.80 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,200 | 45.71 | 4.48 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,500 | 34.01 | 4.54 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $7,300 | 33.43 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,900 | 21.81 | 4.45 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,600 | 22.20 | 4.83 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,800 | 31.29 | 4.60 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,900 | 52.34 | 4.80 |
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.