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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 | Mike James |
| PG | Matthew Dellavedova |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SG | Buddy Hield |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Dillon Brooks |
| PF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | James Johnson |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 316.93 |
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 | $10,300 | 47.94 | 4.65 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,200 | 40.83 | 4.44 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,200 | 40.76 | 4.97 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,900 | 38.19 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike James | PHO | $3,500 | 23.60 | 6.74 |
| Malcolm Delaney | ATL | $3,100 | 20.41 | 6.58 |
| Matthew Dellavedova | MIL | $3,100 | 18.12 | 5.84 |
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $3,000 | 17.43 | 5.81 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,300 | 52.03 | 4.60 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,000 | 39.79 | 4.97 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,200 | 37.48 | 5.21 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,200 | 37.30 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $4,800 | 25.99 | 5.41 |
| Garrett Temple | SAC | $4,000 | 21.54 | 5.39 |
| Marco Belinelli | ATL | $3,900 | 21.03 | 5.39 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $5,700 | 30.03 | 5.27 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 49.30 | 4.83 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,800 | 33.41 | 4.91 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 33.28 | 4.82 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,800 | 30.04 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $4,400 | 25.32 | 5.75 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $4,800 | 24.99 | 5.21 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,800 | 30.04 | 5.18 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,800 | 29.02 | 5.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,200 | 58.83 | 4.82 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,800 | 44.55 | 5.06 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,000 | 40.78 | 5.10 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $7,800 | 38.69 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,900 | 34.44 | 5.84 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $5,200 | 28.76 | 5.53 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $3,800 | 20.40 | 5.37 |
| John Collins | ATL | $4,800 | 24.83 | 5.17 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,300 | 43.85 | 5.28 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,700 | 40.99 | 4.71 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,500 | 39.40 | 4.63 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,600 | 38.81 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Muscala | ATL | $3,300 | 18.94 | 5.74 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHO | $4,000 | 22.64 | 5.66 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,100 | 32.24 | 5.29 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,300 | 43.85 | 5.28 |
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.