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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 | Fred VanVleet |
| PG | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Dion Waiters |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Derrick Jones Jr. |
| SF | Nemanja Bjelica |
| PF | Pascal Siakam |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 309.06 |
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 | $9,800 | 42.96 | 4.38 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,600 | 39.35 | 4.58 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,000 | 36.24 | 4.53 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,700 | 35.79 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $5,400 | 30.58 | 5.66 |
| Landry Shamet | LAC | $3,900 | 20.90 | 5.36 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $5,000 | 26.23 | 5.25 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $6,800 | 34.99 | 5.15 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,000 | 55.61 | 4.63 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,800 | 44.33 | 4.52 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $9,500 | 41.09 | 4.32 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,800 | 39.07 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $4,500 | 25.85 | 5.74 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $3,900 | 21.69 | 5.56 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $5,800 | 31.88 | 5.50 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $4,900 | 26.11 | 5.33 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 57.49 | 4.64 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,400 | 35.63 | 4.81 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,400 | 28.85 | 4.51 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAC | $5,400 | 25.97 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Jones Jr. | MIA | $3,800 | 23.61 | 6.21 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $5,100 | 25.85 | 5.07 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,700 | 23.68 | 5.04 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,500 | 22.07 | 4.90 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,400 | 41.57 | 4.95 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,300 | 41.38 | 4.45 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,800 | 39.26 | 4.46 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,500 | 36.00 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $3,800 | 20.32 | 5.35 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $5,000 | 26.03 | 5.21 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,100 | 20.47 | 4.99 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,700 | 23.37 | 4.97 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,400 | 55.24 | 4.85 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,100 | 46.32 | 4.59 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,500 | 45.76 | 4.36 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,200 | 44.75 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,700 | 28.31 | 4.97 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,400 | 55.24 | 4.85 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,500 | 31.10 | 4.78 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $3,500 | 16.27 | 4.65 |
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.