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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 | De’Aaron Fox |
| PG | Kemba Walker |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SG | Danny Green |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| SF | Michael Kidd-Gilchrist |
| PF | Skal Labissiere |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Mike Muscala |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 304.08 |
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 | $10,100 | 47.66 | 4.72 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,600 | 44.72 | 4.66 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,300 | 38.58 | 4.65 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $8,200 | 37.56 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $5,500 | 32.53 | 5.91 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | DEN | $3,600 | 18.09 | 5.02 |
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $4,000 | 19.87 | 4.97 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,100 | 47.66 | 4.72 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,900 | 37.42 | 4.74 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,600 | 36.73 | 4.83 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,400 | 34.51 | 4.66 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 30.70 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Green | SAS | $5,200 | 26.48 | 5.09 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,600 | 27.39 | 4.89 |
| Manu Ginobili | SAS | $3,600 | 17.41 | 4.84 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,600 | 36.73 | 4.83 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 61.66 | 4.97 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,300 | 51.35 | 4.54 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 47.82 | 4.55 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $7,600 | 31.42 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $4,500 | 23.34 | 5.19 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 61.66 | 4.97 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $5,300 | 24.95 | 4.71 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 47.82 | 4.55 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,900 | 43.17 | 4.85 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,100 | 40.81 | 4.48 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 39.30 | 5.04 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,800 | 35.35 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $5,000 | 26.15 | 5.23 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,800 | 35.35 | 5.20 |
| Trevor Booker | BKN | $4,400 | 22.63 | 5.14 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 39.30 | 5.04 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,700 | 41.28 | 4.74 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,200 | 40.49 | 4.94 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,800 | 38.96 | 4.43 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,000 | 37.06 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Muscala | ATL | $3,500 | 19.31 | 5.52 |
| Al Jefferson | IND | $3,700 | 18.76 | 5.07 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,200 | 40.49 | 4.94 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $5,700 | 27.74 | 4.87 |
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.