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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 | Damian Lillard |
| PG | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Malik Beasley |
| SG | Delon Wright |
| SF | Mario Hezonja |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| PF | Maxi Kleber |
| PF | John Collins |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 301.3 |
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 | $10,200 | 44.71 | 4.38 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,500 | 41.79 | 4.40 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,100 | 41.36 | 4.54 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,700 | 36.29 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | DAL | $3,700 | 19.07 | 5.15 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $6,000 | 29.22 | 4.87 |
| Collin Sexton | CLE | $4,600 | 22.01 | 4.79 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,500 | 21.51 | 4.78 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,800 | 57.38 | 4.48 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,600 | 44.48 | 4.63 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,400 | 40.14 | 4.78 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,200 | 37.17 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Beasley | DEN | $3,900 | 22.88 | 5.87 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $4,000 | 23.42 | 5.86 |
| Monte Morris | DEN | $4,000 | 22.71 | 5.68 |
| Torrey Craig | DEN | $4,200 | 21.60 | 5.14 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 52.44 | 4.44 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,000 | 46.15 | 4.62 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,800 | 44.46 | 4.54 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,900 | 32.00 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Hezonja | NYK | $4,400 | 24.97 | 5.67 |
| Gerald Green | HOU | $4,300 | 22.43 | 5.22 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,900 | 20.14 | 5.16 |
| Jeff Green | WAS | $5,400 | 26.74 | 4.95 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $8,500 | 41.32 | 4.86 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,300 | 33.98 | 4.65 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,100 | 33.54 | 4.72 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,400 | 32.99 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $4,000 | 23.20 | 5.80 |
| John Collins | ATL | $8,500 | 41.32 | 4.86 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,900 | 32.98 | 4.78 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,100 | 33.54 | 4.72 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,100 | 55.86 | 5.03 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,000 | 49.41 | 4.49 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,400 | 44.23 | 4.71 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $9,200 | 42.06 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,200 | 36.56 | 5.08 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,100 | 55.86 | 5.03 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $6,100 | 30.29 | 4.97 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,400 | 44.23 | 4.71 |
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.