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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 | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | Garrett Temple |
| SG | Marco Belinelli |
| SF | Tyreke Evans |
| SF | Nemanja Bjelica |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Rudy Gobert |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 300.19 |
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 | $11,300 | 49.92 | 4.42 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,400 | 43.53 | 4.63 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,400 | 40.59 | 4.83 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,300 | 39.73 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,100 | 27.07 | 5.31 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $4,100 | 21.43 | 5.23 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $4,100 | 21.42 | 5.22 |
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $3,600 | 18.80 | 5.22 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,500 | 41.08 | 4.32 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,000 | 40.86 | 4.54 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,500 | 39.90 | 4.69 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,100 | 37.95 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Belinelli | SAS | $3,600 | 18.11 | 5.03 |
| Garrett Temple | MEM | $4,700 | 23.18 | 4.93 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,400 | 26.09 | 4.83 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,700 | 36.61 | 4.75 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 54.93 | 4.78 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,000 | 48.04 | 4.80 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $8,000 | 36.61 | 4.58 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $7,100 | 29.83 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $4,700 | 26.69 | 5.68 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $4,700 | 25.79 | 5.49 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $4,200 | 21.72 | 5.17 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | DAL | $4,000 | 20.53 | 5.13 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,800 | 59.84 | 4.68 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,400 | 42.90 | 4.56 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 39.87 | 4.92 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,000 | 36.13 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omari Spellman | ATL | $3,800 | 18.92 | 4.98 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,100 | 20.35 | 4.96 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,400 | 26.78 | 4.96 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $4,800 | 23.65 | 4.93 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,500 | 51.71 | 4.50 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,000 | 47.25 | 4.72 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,500 | 44.59 | 4.69 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,700 | 41.06 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $3,900 | 19.72 | 5.06 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $4,200 | 20.90 | 4.98 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,900 | 39.05 | 4.94 |
| Marcin Gortat | LAC | $3,700 | 17.57 | 4.75 |
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.