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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 | Lonzo Ball |
| PG | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Josh Hart |
| SG | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| PF | Luke Kornet |
| PF | Kyle Kuzma |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 304.06 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,700 | 44.21 | 4.56 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,300 | 42.67 | 4.59 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,900 | 42.67 | 4.79 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,300 | 41.59 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $6,000 | 32.93 | 5.49 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $5,800 | 29.17 | 5.03 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,900 | 42.67 | 4.79 |
| George Hill | MIL | $3,700 | 17.50 | 4.73 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 56.24 | 4.50 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,000 | 39.07 | 4.88 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,400 | 34.90 | 4.72 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,200 | 34.02 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | LAL | $3,700 | 23.56 | 6.37 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $3,800 | 20.50 | 5.39 |
| Austin Rivers | HOU | $3,600 | 18.81 | 5.23 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,300 | 31.78 | 5.04 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 56.07 | 4.67 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 49.05 | 4.67 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,400 | 32.49 | 5.08 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,300 | 27.86 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,400 | 32.49 | 5.08 |
| Wilson Chandler | PHI | $4,200 | 20.26 | 4.82 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 49.05 | 4.67 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 56.07 | 4.67 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,700 | 34.91 | 5.21 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,100 | 34.02 | 4.79 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $7,000 | 30.24 | 4.32 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $6,100 | 30.12 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,700 | 34.91 | 5.21 |
| Luke Kornet | NYK | $3,500 | 17.40 | 4.97 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $6,100 | 30.12 | 4.94 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,100 | 34.02 | 4.79 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,500 | 50.55 | 4.81 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $9,000 | 40.72 | 4.52 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,900 | 37.94 | 4.26 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,700 | 36.95 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,500 | 27.59 | 5.02 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,500 | 50.55 | 4.81 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,700 | 36.95 | 4.80 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $5,900 | 27.43 | 4.65 |
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.