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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 | Spencer Dinwiddie |
| PG | Chris Paul |
| SG | Sterling Brown |
| SG | Wayne Ellington |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| SF | Joe Harris |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 300.33 |
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 | $10,300 | 44.49 | 4.32 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,900 | 36.77 | 4.65 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $8,000 | 33.80 | 4.23 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,300 | 31.44 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $4,700 | 26.61 | 5.66 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,900 | 36.77 | 4.65 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,700 | 26.41 | 4.63 |
| Derrick White | SAS | $6,500 | 28.61 | 4.40 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 57.37 | 4.90 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,400 | 41.89 | 4.46 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,800 | 38.89 | 4.99 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,500 | 38.66 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Brown | MIL | $3,900 | 22.52 | 5.78 |
| Wayne Ellington | DET | $3,800 | 19.87 | 5.23 |
| Luke Kennard | DET | $5,200 | 26.18 | 5.04 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,800 | 38.89 | 4.99 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 57.02 | 4.96 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,200 | 26.60 | 5.11 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,300 | 26.53 | 4.21 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,500 | 24.73 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,200 | 26.60 | 5.11 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,400 | 22.46 | 5.11 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,000 | 20.23 | 5.06 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,200 | 21.13 | 5.03 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 42.19 | 5.02 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,700 | 33.84 | 4.39 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,200 | 32.05 | 3.91 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,000 | 29.02 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 42.19 | 5.02 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,000 | 29.02 | 4.84 |
| Kenneth Faried | HOU | $4,000 | 18.23 | 4.56 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,700 | 33.84 | 4.39 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,400 | 48.85 | 4.70 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,800 | 46.10 | 4.70 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,000 | 41.71 | 4.63 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,300 | 37.46 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $4,900 | 25.32 | 5.17 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,100 | 25.98 | 5.09 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $3,900 | 19.55 | 5.01 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,900 | 28.98 | 4.91 |
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.