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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.
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $13,500 | 33.39 | 2.47 |
| Derrick White | SAS | $11,000 | 26.46 | 2.41 |
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $8,000 | 17.22 | 2.15 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $8,500 | 14.98 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $13,500 | 33.39 | 2.47 |
| Derrick White | SAS | $11,000 | 26.46 | 2.41 |
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $8,000 | 17.22 | 2.15 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $8,500 | 14.98 | 1.76 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $14,500 | 41.36 | 2.85 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $10,500 | 23.77 | 2.26 |
| Torrey Craig | DEN | $9,000 | 22.40 | 2.49 |
| Malik Beasley | DEN | $8,000 | 16.53 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $14,500 | 41.36 | 2.85 |
| Torrey Craig | DEN | $9,000 | 22.40 | 2.49 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $10,500 | 23.77 | 2.26 |
| Malik Beasley | DEN | $8,000 | 16.53 | 2.07 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $9,500 | 21.58 | 2.27 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $9,500 | 17.35 | 1.83 |
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $6,000 | 10.12 | 1.69 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | DEN | $6,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $9,500 | 21.58 | 2.27 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $9,500 | 17.35 | 1.83 |
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $6,000 | 10.12 | 1.69 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | DEN | $6,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $15,000 | 39.56 | 2.64 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $10,000 | 24.77 | 2.48 |
| Donatas Motiejunas | SAS | $6,000 | 3.13 | 0.52 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $15,000 | 39.56 | 2.64 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $10,000 | 24.77 | 2.48 |
| Donatas Motiejunas | SAS | $6,000 | 3.13 | 0.52 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $16,500 | 49.47 | 3.00 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $10,500 | 24.59 | 2.34 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $6,000 | 15.07 | 2.51 |
| Thomas Welsh | DEN | $6,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $16,500 | 49.47 | 3.00 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $6,000 | 15.07 | 2.51 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $10,500 | 24.59 | 2.34 |
| Thomas Welsh | DEN | $6,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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.