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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 | Shabazz Napier |
| PG | Tyler Ennis |
| SG | Josh Hart |
| SG | CJ McCollum |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| PF | Kyle Kuzma |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 307.17 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $8,100 | 37.57 | 4.64 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,700 | 37.31 | 4.85 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,900 | 36.15 | 5.24 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $8,000 | 35.78 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabazz Napier | POR | $6,000 | 34.43 | 5.74 |
| Tyler Ennis | LAL | $3,500 | 19.72 | 5.63 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,900 | 36.15 | 5.24 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,700 | 37.31 | 4.85 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,100 | 38.42 | 4.74 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,300 | 37.55 | 5.14 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,100 | 31.74 | 4.47 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $6,100 | 28.66 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | LAL | $4,400 | 23.29 | 5.29 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,300 | 37.55 | 5.14 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $5,500 | 27.20 | 4.95 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,100 | 38.42 | 4.74 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,900 | 48.74 | 4.47 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,300 | 45.18 | 4.86 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,800 | 27.97 | 4.11 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $6,100 | 27.29 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,200 | 25.73 | 4.95 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,300 | 45.18 | 4.86 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,700 | 17.59 | 4.75 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $4,300 | 20.24 | 4.71 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,900 | 37.48 | 4.74 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,700 | 34.08 | 5.09 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $7,400 | 33.59 | 4.54 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $6,100 | 28.96 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $4,400 | 22.57 | 5.13 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,700 | 34.08 | 5.09 |
| John Henson | MIL | $5,300 | 25.76 | 4.86 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,700 | 27.15 | 4.76 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,600 | 49.71 | 5.18 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,300 | 29.18 | 4.63 |
| Bismack Biyombo | ORL | $6,500 | 28.25 | 4.35 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,200 | 27.98 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,600 | 49.71 | 5.18 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,300 | 29.18 | 4.63 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,300 | 24.46 | 4.62 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,600 | 21.16 | 4.60 |
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.