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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 | Collin Sexton |
| SG | Josh Okogie |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SF | JJ Redick |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 314.44 |
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 | 47.26 | 5.08 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,200 | 42.09 | 4.58 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,800 | 36.87 | 4.73 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $7,500 | 36.20 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | CLE | $5,000 | 25.79 | 5.16 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,300 | 47.26 | 5.08 |
| Isaiah Canaan | MIN | $3,500 | 17.41 | 4.97 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $7,100 | 35.04 | 4.94 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,400 | 44.81 | 4.77 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $10,000 | 44.08 | 4.41 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,400 | 43.39 | 4.62 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,800 | 41.37 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Okogie | MIN | $3,600 | 20.34 | 5.65 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,000 | 33.69 | 5.62 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $4,300 | 23.51 | 5.47 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,500 | 33.72 | 5.19 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 55.32 | 4.61 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 43.49 | 4.44 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,600 | 30.66 | 4.65 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $5,800 | 28.66 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Redick | PHI | $4,900 | 28.55 | 5.83 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,200 | 26.44 | 5.08 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $5,800 | 28.66 | 4.94 |
| Kevin Knox | NYK | $5,000 | 24.58 | 4.92 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $13,000 | 56.83 | 4.37 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,000 | 46.86 | 5.21 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,300 | 36.82 | 4.44 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $8,100 | 36.63 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | MIN | $3,700 | 21.30 | 5.76 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,000 | 46.86 | 5.21 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHO | $3,700 | 18.82 | 5.09 |
| Kenrich Williams | NOP | $5,500 | 27.86 | 5.06 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,900 | 59.99 | 5.04 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,200 | 53.08 | 4.74 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,200 | 50.55 | 4.51 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,000 | 46.56 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,400 | 29.90 | 5.54 |
| Thomas Bryant | WAS | $4,800 | 25.46 | 5.30 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,300 | 37.13 | 5.09 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,900 | 59.99 | 5.04 |
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.