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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 | Eric Bledsoe |
| PG | Ish Smith |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SG | Tyreke Evans |
| SF | Kyle Anderson |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Kyle Kuzma |
| PF | Derrick Favors |
| C | Pau Gasol |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 307.92 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,700 | 41.46 | 4.76 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,300 | 40.47 | 4.35 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,000 | 40.13 | 5.02 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,400 | 38.72 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $4,200 | 21.82 | 5.19 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $6,100 | 30.96 | 5.08 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,000 | 40.13 | 5.02 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,200 | 36.02 | 5.00 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,400 | 41.98 | 5.00 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,300 | 40.57 | 4.36 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,600 | 38.00 | 4.42 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,800 | 37.95 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,400 | 41.98 | 5.00 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,000 | 29.43 | 4.90 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,200 | 35.06 | 4.87 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,800 | 37.95 | 4.87 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 49.60 | 4.51 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,800 | 42.19 | 4.30 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SAS | $8,100 | 39.77 | 4.91 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,200 | 30.23 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $5,000 | 28.82 | 5.76 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $4,500 | 22.20 | 4.93 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SAS | $8,100 | 39.77 | 4.91 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,200 | 30.23 | 4.88 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,600 | 38.71 | 4.50 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,800 | 36.34 | 4.13 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,400 | 33.51 | 5.24 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,700 | 31.81 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,400 | 33.51 | 5.24 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $4,000 | 20.10 | 5.03 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,000 | 30.18 | 5.03 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $4,500 | 22.26 | 4.95 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,500 | 46.26 | 4.41 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,500 | 43.37 | 4.57 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,200 | 40.71 | 4.43 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,700 | 39.84 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,500 | 31.62 | 5.75 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $3,800 | 20.77 | 5.46 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 34.36 | 4.91 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,800 | 23.32 | 4.86 |
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.