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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 | John Wall |
| PG | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | Garrett Temple |
| SG | CJ McCollum |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Ersan Ilyasova |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| C | Enes Kanter |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 295.17 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $10,200 | 46.51 | 4.56 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,500 | 40.92 | 4.81 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 40.60 | 4.32 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,100 | 39.73 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $4,000 | 20.51 | 5.13 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,000 | 25.29 | 5.06 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,300 | 20.85 | 4.85 |
| Shelvin Mack | MEM | $4,800 | 23.24 | 4.84 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,900 | 45.03 | 4.55 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,800 | 40.56 | 4.61 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,400 | 39.95 | 4.76 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,800 | 37.06 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,200 | 21.13 | 5.03 |
| Allonzo Trier | NYK | $4,500 | 22.54 | 5.01 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,700 | 33.35 | 4.98 |
| Garrett Temple | MEM | $4,600 | 22.62 | 4.92 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 54.75 | 4.76 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,700 | 44.57 | 4.59 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,800 | 36.42 | 4.67 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,200 | 31.61 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,000 | 21.94 | 5.48 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $5,100 | 25.22 | 4.94 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,000 | 29.23 | 4.87 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,500 | 21.90 | 4.87 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,800 | 58.50 | 4.57 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,700 | 30.29 | 4.52 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,800 | 28.79 | 4.23 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,400 | 28.20 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $4,000 | 21.06 | 5.26 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $4,500 | 22.47 | 4.99 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $4,800 | 22.45 | 4.68 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $4,400 | 20.56 | 4.67 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,900 | 51.47 | 4.72 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 47.74 | 4.50 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,800 | 39.54 | 4.49 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,500 | 39.19 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,000 | 31.55 | 5.26 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,800 | 29.03 | 5.01 |
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $3,600 | 17.14 | 4.76 |
| Dwight Howard | WAS | $7,000 | 33.10 | 4.73 |
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.