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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 | Tomas Satoransky |
| PG | Dante Exum |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SG | Donovan Mitchell |
| SF | Joe Ingles |
| SF | Jeff Green |
| PF | Luke Kornet |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 315.53 |
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 | $9,800 | 44.72 | 4.56 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,900 | 42.30 | 4.27 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,700 | 42.16 | 4.85 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,600 | 41.06 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $3,800 | 28.22 | 7.43 |
| Dante Exum | UTA | $3,600 | 22.74 | 6.32 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $5,800 | 28.54 | 4.92 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,700 | 42.16 | 4.85 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 56.02 | 4.48 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,400 | 43.18 | 4.59 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $9,500 | 41.45 | 4.36 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,400 | 40.84 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rivers | HOU | $3,600 | 19.80 | 5.50 |
| Alec Burks | CLE | $4,400 | 23.23 | 5.28 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,300 | 32.01 | 5.08 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,400 | 36.87 | 4.98 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,200 | 53.90 | 4.42 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 49.74 | 4.65 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,100 | 31.84 | 4.48 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,300 | 29.70 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Green | WAS | $4,400 | 25.46 | 5.79 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $3,900 | 20.33 | 5.21 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $4,600 | 23.77 | 5.17 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $4,600 | 23.40 | 5.09 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,600 | 61.89 | 4.91 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,800 | 37.74 | 4.84 |
| John Collins | ATL | $8,200 | 36.90 | 4.50 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,200 | 36.86 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kornet | NYK | $3,500 | 24.21 | 6.92 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,200 | 36.86 | 5.12 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,700 | 28.63 | 5.02 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,700 | 28.57 | 5.01 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,700 | 45.60 | 4.70 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,000 | 40.09 | 4.45 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $9,100 | 39.73 | 4.37 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,900 | 38.89 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | ATL | $4,200 | 26.09 | 6.21 |
| Thomas Bryant | WAS | $4,400 | 24.28 | 5.52 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,400 | 25.92 | 4.80 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $5,000 | 23.77 | 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.