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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 | Elfrid Payton |
| PG | Darren Collison |
| SG | Kent Bazemore |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SF | Rudy Gay |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Taj Gibson |
| PF | Michael Beasley |
| C | Enes Kanter |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 310 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 44.68 | 4.51 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $8,400 | 37.68 | 4.49 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,500 | 37.39 | 4.40 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,400 | 36.62 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,900 | 30.93 | 5.24 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,400 | 36.62 | 4.95 |
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $4,000 | 19.43 | 4.86 |
| Jerian Grant | CHI | $4,600 | 22.23 | 4.83 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,200 | 44.17 | 4.80 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,000 | 36.69 | 5.24 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,400 | 36.65 | 4.95 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 34.11 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,000 | 36.69 | 5.24 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $6,700 | 33.68 | 5.03 |
| Avery Bradley | DET | $5,200 | 25.96 | 4.99 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,600 | 27.87 | 4.98 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 59.22 | 4.78 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,000 | 55.38 | 4.62 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,400 | 45.84 | 4.41 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,400 | 39.75 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $4,800 | 26.48 | 5.52 |
| Darius Miller | NOP | $3,700 | 20.10 | 5.43 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $5,500 | 27.84 | 5.06 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 59.22 | 4.78 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,500 | 49.95 | 4.76 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 42.85 | 5.10 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,400 | 37.10 | 4.42 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 36.12 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,200 | 28.95 | 5.57 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $5,000 | 27.44 | 5.49 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,700 | 30.10 | 5.28 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 42.85 | 5.10 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,000 | 56.89 | 5.17 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,400 | 48.20 | 4.63 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,600 | 44.16 | 4.60 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,800 | 40.70 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,600 | 35.80 | 5.42 |
| Miles Plumlee | ATL | $3,700 | 19.86 | 5.37 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $3,900 | 20.32 | 5.21 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,000 | 56.89 | 5.17 |
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.