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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 | Tyus Jones |
| PG | Ryan Arcidiacono |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SG | Jordan Clarkson |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| SF | Otto Porter Jr. |
| PF | Montrezl Harrell |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | Ante Zizic |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 317.07 |
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 | $10,000 | 44.07 | 4.41 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 42.96 | 4.43 |
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $7,000 | 35.96 | 5.14 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,200 | 33.85 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $3,800 | 31.44 | 8.27 |
| Ryan Arcidiacono | CHI | $3,500 | 21.75 | 6.21 |
| Brandon Knight | CLE | $3,500 | 21.20 | 6.06 |
| Shaquille Harrison | CHI | $3,600 | 18.84 | 5.23 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $10,100 | 45.94 | 4.55 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,900 | 40.36 | 4.53 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,300 | 35.32 | 4.84 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,100 | 33.24 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $5,200 | 28.18 | 5.42 |
| Josh Okogie | MIN | $3,900 | 19.49 | 5.00 |
| David Nwaba | CLE | $3,700 | 18.40 | 4.97 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $5,500 | 27.23 | 4.95 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 59.29 | 4.94 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,500 | 49.39 | 4.29 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | CHI | $7,500 | 37.24 | 4.97 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $5,800 | 31.76 | 5.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keita Bates-Diop | MIN | $4,100 | 22.81 | 5.56 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $5,800 | 31.76 | 5.48 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | CHI | $7,500 | 37.24 | 4.97 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 59.29 | 4.94 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $9,000 | 42.79 | 4.75 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,900 | 42.14 | 4.73 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $8,300 | 38.11 | 4.59 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $7,600 | 37.51 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaMychal Green | LAC | $3,700 | 21.21 | 5.73 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,700 | 33.20 | 4.96 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $7,600 | 37.51 | 4.94 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $3,600 | 17.42 | 4.84 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,700 | 55.64 | 4.76 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,900 | 51.33 | 4.71 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,300 | 46.62 | 4.53 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $9,000 | 40.67 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ante Zizic | CLE | $4,400 | 26.91 | 6.12 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $4,600 | 24.22 | 5.26 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $5,500 | 27.79 | 5.05 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,400 | 21.98 | 5.00 |
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.