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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 | De’Anthony Melton |
| PG | J.J. Barea |
| SG | Furkan Korkmaz |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SF | Cedi Osman |
| SF | T.J. Warren |
| PF | Josh Jackson |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 314.31 |
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 | $9,300 | 43.65 | 4.69 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 42.70 | 4.64 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,400 | 39.95 | 4.76 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,400 | 36.62 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Anthony Melton | PHO | $4,200 | 24.17 | 5.75 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,400 | 24.39 | 5.54 |
| Derrick White | SAS | $5,300 | 26.18 | 4.94 |
| Collin Sexton | CLE | $4,600 | 22.08 | 4.80 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,600 | 59.08 | 4.69 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $10,000 | 43.38 | 4.34 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,300 | 41.67 | 5.02 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,600 | 40.57 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furkan Korkmaz | PHI | $3,800 | 22.61 | 5.95 |
| Alec Burks | CLE | $4,500 | 25.13 | 5.58 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $5,000 | 27.45 | 5.49 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $6,900 | 36.00 | 5.22 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 53.45 | 4.53 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,700 | 35.22 | 5.26 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,900 | 34.01 | 4.93 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $5,900 | 27.90 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHO | $3,700 | 19.66 | 5.31 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,700 | 35.22 | 5.26 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $4,500 | 23.09 | 5.13 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,900 | 34.01 | 4.93 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,500 | 60.46 | 4.84 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,200 | 43.02 | 4.68 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,900 | 38.17 | 4.83 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,000 | 37.23 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,800 | 29.73 | 6.19 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,000 | 37.23 | 5.32 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,700 | 29.33 | 5.15 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $3,500 | 17.49 | 5.00 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,800 | 52.97 | 4.90 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,600 | 45.05 | 4.69 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,500 | 44.26 | 4.66 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $9,100 | 40.89 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $6,200 | 32.80 | 5.29 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,800 | 52.97 | 4.90 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $4,400 | 21.11 | 4.80 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,600 | 36.48 | 4.80 |
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.