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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 | Damian Lillard |
| PG | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Gary Harris |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | JJ Redick |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| PF | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 293.17 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,000 | 45.54 | 4.55 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,400 | 38.66 | 4.11 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,500 | 35.60 | 4.75 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,700 | 32.16 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,500 | 35.60 | 4.75 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,000 | 45.54 | 4.55 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,200 | 18.62 | 4.43 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,700 | 32.16 | 4.18 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,200 | 34.42 | 4.78 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $8,400 | 32.77 | 3.90 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,800 | 24.70 | 5.15 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,600 | 21.63 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,800 | 24.70 | 5.15 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,200 | 34.42 | 4.78 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,600 | 21.63 | 4.70 |
| Malik Beasley | DEN | $3,600 | 15.13 | 4.20 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,700 | 47.65 | 4.91 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $4,500 | 22.40 | 4.98 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $4,500 | 18.78 | 4.17 |
| James Ennis III | PHI | $3,500 | 11.77 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Redick | PHI | $4,500 | 22.40 | 4.98 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,700 | 47.65 | 4.91 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $4,500 | 18.78 | 4.17 |
| James Ennis III | PHI | $3,500 | 11.77 | 3.36 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,300 | 36.74 | 4.43 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $8,500 | 34.10 | 4.01 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $4,800 | 29.42 | 6.13 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,500 | 24.88 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $4,800 | 29.42 | 6.13 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,500 | 24.88 | 4.52 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,300 | 36.74 | 4.43 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,300 | 21.64 | 4.08 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,300 | 54.49 | 4.82 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 41.81 | 3.80 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $6,700 | 29.84 | 4.45 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,600 | 28.56 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,600 | 28.56 | 5.10 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,300 | 54.49 | 4.82 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $6,700 | 29.84 | 4.45 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $3,600 | 15.30 | 4.25 |
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.