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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 | Derrick White |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SG | Gary Harris |
| SF | JJ Redick |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| PF | Tobias Harris |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 303.77 |
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 | $9,400 | 45.25 | 4.81 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,500 | 35.04 | 4.67 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,700 | 33.20 | 4.31 |
| Derrick White | SAS | $5,200 | 26.23 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick White | SAS | $5,200 | 26.23 | 5.04 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,400 | 45.25 | 4.81 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,200 | 19.69 | 4.69 |
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $3,900 | 18.23 | 4.68 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,500 | 40.52 | 4.77 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,200 | 39.33 | 5.46 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,800 | 25.33 | 5.28 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,600 | 22.38 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,200 | 39.33 | 5.46 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,800 | 25.33 | 5.28 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,600 | 22.38 | 4.86 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,500 | 40.52 | 4.77 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,700 | 46.50 | 4.79 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $4,500 | 25.87 | 5.75 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,500 | 24.70 | 4.49 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $4,500 | 18.34 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Redick | PHI | $4,500 | 25.87 | 5.75 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,700 | 46.50 | 4.79 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,500 | 24.70 | 4.49 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $4,500 | 18.34 | 4.08 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,400 | 42.18 | 4.49 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $8,500 | 37.14 | 4.37 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,300 | 36.61 | 4.41 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $4,800 | 28.44 | 5.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $4,800 | 28.44 | 5.92 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,400 | 42.18 | 4.49 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,300 | 36.61 | 4.41 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $8,500 | 37.14 | 4.37 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 52.66 | 4.79 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,300 | 52.12 | 4.61 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,600 | 29.68 | 5.30 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $5,100 | 25.98 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,600 | 29.68 | 5.30 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $5,100 | 25.98 | 5.09 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 52.66 | 4.79 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $3,600 | 16.65 | 4.63 |
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.