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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 | Elfrid Payton |
| PG | T.J. McConnell |
| SG | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| SG | Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| PF | Jason Smith |
| PF | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| C | Kyle O’Quinn |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 309.08 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $10,500 | 45.01 | 4.29 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,100 | 43.76 | 4.81 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,500 | 41.27 | 4.85 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,400 | 37.97 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $5,600 | 30.19 | 5.39 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,400 | 37.97 | 5.13 |
| Jerian Grant | CHI | $3,500 | 17.96 | 5.13 |
| Matthew Dellavedova | MIL | $3,500 | 17.81 | 5.09 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,000 | 48.39 | 4.84 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,100 | 34.42 | 4.85 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,500 | 31.35 | 4.18 |
| Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot | PHI | $4,800 | 26.36 | 5.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot | PHI | $4,800 | 26.36 | 5.49 |
| Nik Stauskas | PHI | $3,700 | 19.33 | 5.22 |
| Allen Crabbe | POR | $3,700 | 18.75 | 5.07 |
| Courtney Lee | NY | $4,600 | 22.74 | 4.94 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,900 | 49.22 | 4.97 |
| Paul George | IND | $9,100 | 41.74 | 4.59 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,400 | 34.16 | 4.62 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,000 | 29.48 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Poythress | PHI | $3,500 | 19.72 | 5.63 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,200 | 23.01 | 5.48 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $4,700 | 23.98 | 5.10 |
| Justin Anderson | PHI | $4,100 | 20.74 | 5.06 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $5,700 | 30.68 | 5.38 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,600 | 30.32 | 5.41 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHI | $6,100 | 27.69 | 4.54 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $5,700 | 27.64 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Smith | WAS | $4,100 | 23.81 | 5.81 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,800 | 27.45 | 5.72 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,600 | 30.32 | 5.41 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $5,700 | 30.68 | 5.38 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,200 | 44.97 | 4.41 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,100 | 38.59 | 4.76 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,100 | 37.17 | 5.24 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,500 | 34.15 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle O’Quinn | NY | $4,100 | 23.95 | 5.84 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,700 | 25.11 | 5.34 |
| Shawn Long | PHI | $3,900 | 20.79 | 5.33 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,100 | 37.17 | 5.24 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.