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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 | Eric Bledsoe |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SG | CJ McCollum |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| SF | Alfonzo McKinnie |
| PF | Meyers Leonard |
| PF | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 283.29 |
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 | $10,300 | 48.21 | 4.68 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,000 | 44.18 | 4.91 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,200 | 28.49 | 3.96 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $5,700 | 24.31 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,000 | 44.18 | 4.91 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,300 | 48.21 | 4.68 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $5,700 | 24.31 | 4.26 |
| George Hill | MIL | $5,200 | 20.59 | 3.96 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $8,000 | 36.25 | 4.53 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,700 | 35.44 | 4.60 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,300 | 27.37 | 3.75 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $6,200 | 22.85 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,700 | 35.44 | 4.60 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $8,000 | 36.25 | 4.53 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,400 | 18.12 | 4.12 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,300 | 27.37 | 3.75 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 57.34 | 4.78 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,500 | 49.78 | 4.74 |
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $5,300 | 21.76 | 4.11 |
| Alfonzo McKinnie | GS | $3,500 | 15.25 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 57.34 | 4.78 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,500 | 49.78 | 4.74 |
| Alfonzo McKinnie | GS | $3,500 | 15.25 | 4.36 |
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $5,300 | 21.76 | 4.11 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $9,500 | 43.23 | 4.55 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,400 | 31.06 | 4.20 |
| Meyers Leonard | POR | $3,700 | 25.33 | 6.84 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $5,400 | 22.95 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meyers Leonard | POR | $3,700 | 25.33 | 6.84 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $9,500 | 43.23 | 4.55 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,200 | 18.36 | 4.37 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $5,400 | 22.95 | 4.25 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $6,000 | 26.83 | 4.47 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,600 | 22.77 | 4.07 |
| Jordan Bell | GS | $4,000 | 16.36 | 4.09 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $4,900 | 15.05 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $6,000 | 26.83 | 4.47 |
| Jordan Bell | GS | $4,000 | 16.36 | 4.09 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,600 | 22.77 | 4.07 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $4,900 | 15.05 | 3.07 |
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.