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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 | Mike Conley |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SG | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| SF | Nikola Mirotic |
| PF | Lauri Markkanen |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| C | Zaza Pachulia |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 310.22 |
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 | $12,600 | 54.66 | 4.34 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,000 | 46.93 | 4.69 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 44.60 | 4.46 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,700 | 44.42 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $5,500 | 27.02 | 4.91 |
| Collin Sexton | CLE | $4,800 | 23.04 | 4.80 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,800 | 36.88 | 4.73 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,200 | 24.51 | 4.71 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $14,000 | 65.36 | 4.67 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $10,400 | 46.46 | 4.47 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,000 | 44.32 | 4.92 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,300 | 37.80 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $4,600 | 24.45 | 5.32 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,600 | 28.31 | 5.06 |
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $4,800 | 24.24 | 5.05 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $4,900 | 24.53 | 5.01 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 52.16 | 4.54 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 49.26 | 4.83 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,200 | 46.41 | 4.55 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,700 | 35.04 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,100 | 22.98 | 5.60 |
| Wilson Chandler | PHI | $4,000 | 22.02 | 5.51 |
| Lance Stephenson | LAL | $3,500 | 19.06 | 5.45 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,100 | 32.29 | 5.29 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,900 | 46.61 | 4.71 |
| John Collins | ATL | $8,300 | 35.42 | 4.27 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,500 | 35.15 | 4.69 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,900 | 33.34 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,200 | 29.70 | 5.71 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $3,700 | 18.38 | 4.97 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,300 | 30.89 | 4.90 |
| Luke Kornet | NYK | $5,000 | 24.44 | 4.89 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 51.56 | 4.69 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,400 | 43.16 | 4.59 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,200 | 40.49 | 4.94 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $10,600 | 40.21 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaza Pachulia | DET | $3,600 | 27.27 | 7.57 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $5,100 | 29.87 | 5.86 |
| Ante Zizic | CLE | $4,700 | 27.07 | 5.76 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,400 | 38.79 | 5.24 |
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.