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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 | Terry Rozier |
| PG | Ben Simmons |
| SG | Furkan Korkmaz |
| SG | Josh Okogie |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| SF | Nicolas Batum |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 319.79 |
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 | $12,000 | 55.09 | 4.59 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,500 | 47.68 | 5.02 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,400 | 42.50 | 4.52 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,700 | 37.97 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,300 | 29.33 | 6.82 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $4,300 | 23.21 | 5.40 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $5,100 | 26.21 | 5.14 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,500 | 47.68 | 5.02 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,800 | 45.11 | 4.60 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,600 | 40.68 | 4.73 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,600 | 39.81 | 4.63 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,600 | 36.46 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furkan Korkmaz | PHI | $3,600 | 20.95 | 5.82 |
| Josh Okogie | MIN | $3,900 | 21.40 | 5.49 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $3,800 | 20.78 | 5.47 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,100 | 27.73 | 5.44 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $10,000 | 45.00 | 4.50 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,700 | 33.29 | 4.32 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,800 | 32.97 | 4.85 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $7,100 | 31.17 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $4,500 | 24.67 | 5.48 |
| Rodney Hood | CLE | $3,900 | 20.24 | 5.19 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,100 | 24.94 | 4.89 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $4,400 | 21.45 | 4.88 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,700 | 61.77 | 4.86 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,800 | 38.62 | 4.39 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,400 | 37.35 | 5.05 |
| John Collins | ATL | $8,400 | 36.78 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | MIN | $3,700 | 22.73 | 6.14 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,400 | 37.35 | 5.05 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $4,800 | 24.04 | 5.01 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,700 | 32.71 | 4.88 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 58.29 | 5.30 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,500 | 48.70 | 4.64 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,800 | 47.70 | 4.87 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,500 | 41.69 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 58.29 | 5.30 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $6,700 | 34.89 | 5.21 |
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $3,600 | 18.58 | 5.16 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,800 | 47.70 | 4.87 |
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.