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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 | Eric Bledsoe |
| PG | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | Nikola Mirotic |
| PF | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| PF | Pascal Siakam |
| C | Brook Lopez |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 271.72 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 43.46 | 4.57 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 35.69 | 3.84 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $6,900 | 31.42 | 4.55 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $5,500 | 25.86 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $5,500 | 25.86 | 4.70 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 43.46 | 4.57 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $6,900 | 31.42 | 4.55 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 35.69 | 3.84 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 35.81 | 4.77 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $8,700 | 35.41 | 4.07 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,600 | 34.99 | 4.60 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $6,500 | 27.00 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 35.81 | 4.77 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,600 | 34.99 | 4.60 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $6,500 | 27.00 | 4.15 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,700 | 19.37 | 4.12 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 53.82 | 4.48 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,500 | 49.49 | 4.71 |
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $5,200 | 21.59 | 4.15 |
| Rodney Hood | POR | $4,600 | 16.65 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,500 | 49.49 | 4.71 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 53.82 | 4.48 |
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $5,200 | 21.59 | 4.15 |
| Rodney Hood | POR | $4,600 | 16.65 | 3.62 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,400 | 38.77 | 4.62 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,600 | 34.92 | 4.59 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,100 | 19.55 | 3.83 |
| Zach Collins | POR | $5,000 | 17.80 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,400 | 38.77 | 4.62 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,600 | 34.92 | 4.59 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,300 | 17.66 | 4.11 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,100 | 19.55 | 3.83 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,700 | 26.18 | 4.59 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $5,300 | 24.27 | 4.58 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,500 | 19.98 | 4.44 |
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $3,500 | 11.63 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,700 | 26.18 | 4.59 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $5,300 | 24.27 | 4.58 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,500 | 19.98 | 4.44 |
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $3,500 | 11.63 | 3.32 |
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.