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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 | John Wall |
| SG | Norman Powell |
| SG | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| SF | Evan Turner |
| SF | Khris Middleton |
| PF | Noah Vonleh |
| PF | Markieff Morris |
| C | Marcin Gortat |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 288.38 |
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 | $10,200 | 49.97 | 4.90 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,300 | 43.13 | 4.19 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 42.58 | 4.48 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $8,500 | 37.37 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $10,200 | 49.97 | 4.90 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 42.58 | 4.48 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $8,500 | 37.37 | 4.40 |
| Brandon Jennings | WAS | $3,000 | 12.97 | 4.32 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 47.37 | 4.43 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,000 | 40.41 | 4.49 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $8,200 | 36.34 | 4.43 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,500 | 34.27 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,100 | 20.82 | 6.72 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,500 | 34.27 | 4.57 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,000 | 40.41 | 4.49 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $5,100 | 22.63 | 4.44 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,400 | 39.09 | 3.76 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,000 | 32.19 | 4.60 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,900 | 25.40 | 5.18 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $4,800 | 22.44 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,900 | 25.40 | 5.18 |
| Michael Beasley | MIL | $1,800 | 8.61 | 4.78 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $4,800 | 22.44 | 4.67 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,000 | 32.19 | 4.60 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,800 | 39.70 | 4.51 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,400 | 38.61 | 4.60 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,300 | 29.73 | 4.72 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,700 | 26.95 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Vonleh | POR | $3,200 | 15.72 | 4.91 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,700 | 26.95 | 4.73 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,300 | 29.73 | 4.72 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,400 | 38.61 | 4.60 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $6,600 | 29.08 | 4.41 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $6,800 | 27.99 | 4.12 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,600 | 27.38 | 4.89 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,400 | 16.81 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,600 | 27.38 | 4.89 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $6,600 | 29.08 | 4.41 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $6,800 | 27.99 | 4.12 |
| Thon Maker | MIL | $3,900 | 15.85 | 4.06 |
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.