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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 | Ben Simmons |
| PG | Eric Bledsoe |
| SG | Donovan Mitchell |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Royce O’Neale |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Luke Kornet |
| PF | Ersan Ilyasova |
| C | Tristan Thompson |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 307.94 |
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 | 46.26 | 4.97 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,200 | 43.53 | 4.27 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,900 | 38.74 | 4.35 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,500 | 38.61 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,700 | 35.30 | 5.27 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,300 | 46.26 | 4.97 |
| Collin Sexton | CLE | $4,500 | 22.02 | 4.89 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $6,000 | 28.88 | 4.81 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,600 | 59.80 | 4.75 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,500 | 42.35 | 4.46 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,500 | 40.40 | 4.75 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,000 | 39.90 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rivers | HOU | $5,100 | 26.23 | 5.14 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,000 | 39.90 | 4.99 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $5,400 | 26.71 | 4.95 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $6,100 | 30.07 | 4.93 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,600 | 47.80 | 4.98 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,100 | 44.19 | 4.37 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $7,000 | 32.69 | 4.67 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,000 | 30.78 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $3,500 | 19.70 | 5.63 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,000 | 30.78 | 5.13 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,800 | 23.99 | 5.00 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,600 | 47.80 | 4.98 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,700 | 39.96 | 5.19 |
| John Collins | ATL | $8,300 | 36.03 | 4.34 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,400 | 34.41 | 4.65 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,300 | 33.01 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kornet | NYK | $4,800 | 26.92 | 5.61 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $3,700 | 19.92 | 5.38 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $3,900 | 20.37 | 5.22 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,700 | 39.96 | 5.19 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 49.11 | 4.72 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $9,100 | 40.21 | 4.42 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,400 | 40.19 | 4.78 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $9,000 | 39.92 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $6,200 | 33.08 | 5.33 |
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $3,700 | 18.51 | 5.00 |
| Bismack Biyombo | CHA | $3,800 | 18.63 | 4.90 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,400 | 40.19 | 4.78 |
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.