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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 | Ben Simmons |
| PG | Ricky Rubio |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| PF | Josh Jackson |
| PF | Frank Kaminsky |
| C | Mike Muscala |
| Salary | $56,300 |
| Expected Points | 283.28 |
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 | $9,400 | 43.28 | 4.60 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 43.14 | 4.49 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,700 | 42.62 | 4.39 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $9,200 | 39.37 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Frazier | NOP | $4,400 | 22.39 | 5.09 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,000 | 29.12 | 4.85 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $3,500 | 16.76 | 4.79 |
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $3,700 | 17.66 | 4.77 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,200 | 40.73 | 4.97 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,200 | 40.29 | 4.38 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,600 | 39.61 | 4.61 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,500 | 37.03 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Bradley | LAC | $3,500 | 19.26 | 5.50 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $6,100 | 32.63 | 5.35 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,700 | 24.11 | 5.13 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,200 | 40.73 | 4.97 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,000 | 49.32 | 4.48 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $8,000 | 35.86 | 4.48 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,800 | 34.24 | 4.39 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,000 | 31.22 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,000 | 31.22 | 5.20 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,500 | 21.96 | 4.88 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,800 | 27.93 | 4.81 |
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $3,500 | 16.83 | 4.81 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,400 | 59.93 | 4.83 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 40.68 | 5.08 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,400 | 36.80 | 4.38 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $8,800 | 36.16 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,000 | 26.54 | 6.64 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $3,600 | 21.75 | 6.04 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $3,700 | 19.85 | 5.36 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 40.68 | 5.08 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,200 | 51.91 | 4.63 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $10,200 | 40.47 | 3.97 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,000 | 38.39 | 4.27 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,700 | 36.81 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $3,800 | 22.07 | 5.81 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,700 | 36.81 | 4.78 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,200 | 33.97 | 4.72 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,200 | 51.91 | 4.63 |
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.