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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 | Shelvin Mack |
| PG | Jeff Teague |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SG | Will Barton |
| SF | Evan Fournier |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Luke Babbitt |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Kevin Love |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 310.98 |
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 | 47.00 | 4.65 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 43.23 | 4.55 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,500 | 37.48 | 5.00 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $7,100 | 36.78 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelvin Mack | ORL | $3,700 | 21.85 | 5.91 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $7,100 | 36.78 | 5.18 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $3,900 | 19.87 | 5.09 |
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $4,100 | 20.81 | 5.08 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 49.52 | 4.20 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 38.57 | 4.88 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,200 | 34.59 | 4.80 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,200 | 34.51 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAC | $5,700 | 31.63 | 5.55 |
| Marco Belinelli | ATL | $3,900 | 21.52 | 5.52 |
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $3,200 | 17.46 | 5.46 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,300 | 28.53 | 5.38 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,200 | 60.21 | 4.93 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,800 | 54.78 | 4.64 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,400 | 45.84 | 4.41 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,200 | 33.52 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Green | CLE | $4,200 | 21.84 | 5.20 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $4,500 | 22.68 | 5.04 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $5,000 | 25.17 | 5.03 |
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $4,000 | 20.01 | 5.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,600 | 54.37 | 4.69 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,700 | 46.92 | 4.84 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,800 | 46.06 | 4.70 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,500 | 41.98 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Babbitt | ATL | $3,500 | 20.62 | 5.89 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $4,600 | 24.62 | 5.35 |
| John Henson | MIL | $5,200 | 27.49 | 5.29 |
| John Collins | ATL | $5,200 | 27.32 | 5.25 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,800 | 55.95 | 4.74 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,500 | 45.60 | 4.80 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,700 | 43.85 | 4.52 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,400 | 42.45 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,400 | 24.07 | 5.47 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,300 | 37.80 | 5.18 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $6,400 | 32.50 | 5.08 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,200 | 26.13 | 5.03 |
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.