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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 | Derrick Rose |
| PG | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Bogdan Bogdanovic |
| SG | Buddy Hield |
| SF | Nemanja Bjelica |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| C | Enes Kanter |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 310.74 |
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 | $11,600 | 54.70 | 4.72 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,700 | 43.92 | 4.53 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 42.97 | 4.88 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,600 | 42.32 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Rose | MIN | $6,100 | 35.36 | 5.80 |
| Trey Burke | NYK | $4,000 | 20.25 | 5.06 |
| George Hill | MIL | $3,500 | 17.68 | 5.05 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $7,500 | 37.42 | 4.99 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 48.43 | 4.14 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,700 | 40.98 | 4.71 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,600 | 37.73 | 4.96 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,400 | 35.80 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,400 | 32.45 | 5.07 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $6,100 | 30.78 | 5.05 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,600 | 37.73 | 4.96 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,400 | 31.56 | 4.93 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 53.00 | 4.49 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,000 | 45.07 | 4.51 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,800 | 43.42 | 4.43 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,100 | 31.90 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $5,200 | 29.47 | 5.67 |
| Robert Covington | MIN | $5,600 | 29.46 | 5.26 |
| Wilson Chandler | PHI | $3,900 | 20.34 | 5.21 |
| Dante Cunningham | SAS | $3,600 | 17.03 | 4.73 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,500 | 45.99 | 4.84 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 36.80 | 4.33 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,700 | 34.11 | 4.43 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $7,000 | 32.58 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,500 | 28.66 | 5.21 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $5,300 | 26.80 | 5.06 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,100 | 24.99 | 4.90 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,300 | 25.81 | 4.87 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,400 | 49.07 | 4.30 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,200 | 48.80 | 4.78 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,800 | 47.47 | 4.84 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,000 | 37.46 | 5.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,000 | 37.46 | 5.35 |
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $3,700 | 19.66 | 5.31 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,300 | 36.11 | 4.95 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,600 | 27.40 | 4.89 |
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.