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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 | Spencer Dinwiddie |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SG | D’Angelo Russell |
| SF | Joe Harris |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| PF | D.J. Wilson |
| PF | Ersan Ilyasova |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 278.35 |
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 | $9,500 | 41.00 | 4.32 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $8,000 | 34.82 | 4.35 |
| Shaquille Harrison | CHI | $7,000 | 27.31 | 3.90 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $5,200 | 25.49 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $5,200 | 25.49 | 4.90 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $8,000 | 34.82 | 4.35 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,500 | 41.00 | 4.32 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $3,500 | 14.72 | 4.21 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $9,000 | 41.24 | 4.58 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 30.81 | 4.47 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $6,100 | 25.83 | 4.23 |
| Sterling Brown | MIL | $4,500 | 23.80 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Brown | MIL | $4,500 | 23.80 | 5.29 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $9,000 | 41.24 | 4.58 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 30.81 | 4.47 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $6,100 | 25.83 | 4.23 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Redick | PHI | $6,100 | 27.78 | 4.55 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $5,200 | 24.93 | 4.79 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,600 | 23.01 | 5.00 |
| Jared Dudley | BKN | $3,500 | 9.92 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,600 | 23.01 | 5.00 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $5,200 | 24.93 | 4.79 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $6,100 | 27.78 | 4.55 |
| Jared Dudley | BKN | $3,500 | 9.92 | 2.84 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,900 | 30.92 | 4.48 |
| Mike Scott | PHI | $4,400 | 23.99 | 5.45 |
| D.J. Wilson | MIL | $3,600 | 19.74 | 5.48 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $3,500 | 18.70 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Wilson | MIL | $3,600 | 19.74 | 5.48 |
| Mike Scott | PHI | $4,400 | 23.99 | 5.45 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $3,500 | 18.70 | 5.34 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,900 | 30.92 | 4.48 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,200 | 53.43 | 4.38 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,800 | 31.41 | 4.62 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $6,000 | 28.04 | 4.67 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $5,300 | 23.77 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $6,000 | 28.04 | 4.67 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,800 | 31.41 | 4.62 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $5,300 | 23.77 | 4.48 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,200 | 53.43 | 4.38 |
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.