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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 | Darren Collison |
| PG | Goran Dragic |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SF | Josh Jackson |
| SF | Lance Stephenson |
| PF | Dragan Bender |
| PF | Kristaps Porzingis |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 307.56 |
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 | $9,000 | 42.07 | 4.67 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,000 | 34.01 | 4.86 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,600 | 32.82 | 4.32 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,100 | 28.85 | 5.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,100 | 28.85 | 5.66 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $5,500 | 28.28 | 5.14 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,000 | 34.01 | 4.86 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,400 | 25.95 | 4.80 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,300 | 47.86 | 5.15 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,000 | 38.46 | 4.81 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,100 | 35.00 | 4.93 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,900 | 34.14 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,300 | 47.86 | 5.15 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,600 | 27.87 | 4.98 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,100 | 35.00 | 4.93 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,200 | 30.31 | 4.89 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,900 | 43.76 | 4.01 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,200 | 43.57 | 4.74 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,500 | 27.34 | 4.97 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,900 | 26.18 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,200 | 25.17 | 5.99 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,900 | 26.18 | 5.34 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,500 | 27.34 | 4.97 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,200 | 43.57 | 4.74 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,600 | 50.63 | 4.78 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,700 | 42.48 | 4.88 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,800 | 30.29 | 4.45 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,900 | 28.49 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragan Bender | PHO | $4,100 | 22.55 | 5.50 |
| John Henson | MIL | $5,100 | 25.98 | 5.09 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $3,800 | 19.20 | 5.05 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,700 | 42.48 | 4.88 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,000 | 51.06 | 4.64 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 45.46 | 4.84 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,900 | 36.03 | 4.56 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,700 | 32.59 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $5,500 | 29.14 | 5.30 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,100 | 21.26 | 5.19 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $4,100 | 20.86 | 5.09 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,700 | 32.59 | 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.