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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 | Kyle Lowry |
| PG | Jamal Murray |
| SG | Malik Beasley |
| SG | Gary Harris |
| SF | James Ennis III |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| PF | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| Salary | $59,500 |
| Expected Points | 276.32 |
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 | $10,200 | 47.09 | 4.62 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,800 | 34.53 | 4.43 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,800 | 33.16 | 3.77 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,500 | 31.21 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,200 | 47.09 | 4.62 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,800 | 34.53 | 4.43 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,500 | 31.21 | 4.16 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,800 | 33.16 | 3.77 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,400 | 31.28 | 4.23 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,700 | 29.56 | 3.84 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $5,100 | 23.44 | 4.60 |
| Malik Beasley | DEN | $3,700 | 16.81 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Harris | DEN | $5,100 | 23.44 | 4.60 |
| Malik Beasley | DEN | $3,700 | 16.81 | 4.54 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,400 | 31.28 | 4.23 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,700 | 29.56 | 3.84 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,300 | 48.32 | 4.69 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $4,400 | 16.21 | 3.68 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $4,100 | 13.83 | 3.37 |
| James Ennis III | PHI | $3,500 | 12.72 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,300 | 48.32 | 4.69 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $4,400 | 16.21 | 3.68 |
| James Ennis III | PHI | $3,500 | 12.72 | 3.63 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $4,100 | 13.83 | 3.37 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,500 | 34.18 | 4.02 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $8,500 | 33.06 | 3.89 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $4,900 | 25.98 | 5.30 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,900 | 23.60 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $4,900 | 25.98 | 5.30 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,900 | 23.60 | 4.82 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,500 | 34.18 | 4.02 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $8,500 | 33.06 | 3.89 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,800 | 59.71 | 5.06 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,600 | 38.32 | 3.62 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $7,000 | 32.49 | 4.64 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,400 | 23.14 | 4.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,800 | 59.71 | 5.06 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $7,000 | 32.49 | 4.64 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,100 | 18.70 | 4.56 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,400 | 23.14 | 4.29 |
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.