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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 | Marcus Smart |
| SG | Jaylen Brown |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SF | Jeremy Lamb |
| SF | Kyle Anderson |
| PF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Ben Simmons |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $57,100 |
| Expected Points | 323.64 |
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 | $8,800 | 48.15 | 5.47 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,000 | 46.56 | 4.66 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,200 | 41.06 | 5.01 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,800 | 38.88 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $3,500 | 22.29 | 6.37 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $3,000 | 18.86 | 6.29 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $4,300 | 26.44 | 6.15 |
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $3,000 | 17.76 | 5.92 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 51.11 | 4.65 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $6,800 | 34.58 | 5.09 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,300 | 34.52 | 4.73 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $6,100 | 29.98 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $3,700 | 26.55 | 7.18 |
| Garrett Temple | SAC | $3,000 | 20.12 | 6.71 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $3,300 | 21.89 | 6.63 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $4,600 | 27.15 | 5.90 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,700 | 40.75 | 4.68 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,000 | 32.71 | 4.67 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,400 | 28.20 | 4.41 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,600 | 27.54 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $3,500 | 25.95 | 7.41 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $3,000 | 21.32 | 7.11 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $3,500 | 22.91 | 6.55 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $3,400 | 21.37 | 6.28 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,200 | 51.02 | 5.00 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,800 | 49.31 | 4.57 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $5,600 | 35.08 | 6.26 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,300 | 33.67 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $5,600 | 35.08 | 6.26 |
| Jason Smith | WAS | $3,900 | 22.84 | 5.86 |
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $4,100 | 23.15 | 5.65 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $5,100 | 28.41 | 5.57 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,200 | 50.95 | 4.99 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,000 | 47.02 | 4.70 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $9,200 | 42.72 | 4.64 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,700 | 39.94 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $3,600 | 22.16 | 6.16 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $4,700 | 28.77 | 6.12 |
| Alex Len | PHO | $3,500 | 19.14 | 5.47 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHO | $4,000 | 21.19 | 5.30 |
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.