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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 | Jarrett Jack |
| PG | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| SG | Courtney Lee |
| SF | Josh Jackson |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| PF | John Henson |
| C | Al Horford |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 299.96 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,300 | 57.88 | 4.71 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,200 | 44.23 | 4.34 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 41.83 | 4.75 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,700 | 38.86 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $3,600 | 18.86 | 5.24 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,300 | 36.98 | 5.07 |
| Ian Clark | NOP | $3,700 | 18.66 | 5.04 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,900 | 29.58 | 5.01 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,200 | 40.61 | 4.95 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,700 | 40.59 | 4.67 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,000 | 40.02 | 4.45 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 36.34 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $5,600 | 29.53 | 5.27 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $4,700 | 24.38 | 5.19 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,200 | 40.61 | 4.95 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 36.34 | 4.84 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 52.10 | 4.34 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 47.16 | 4.41 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,200 | 38.09 | 4.64 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,400 | 32.53 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,700 | 18.98 | 5.13 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,400 | 32.53 | 5.08 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,000 | 20.20 | 5.05 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,300 | 26.28 | 4.96 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,300 | 60.27 | 4.90 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,600 | 39.17 | 4.55 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,300 | 38.89 | 4.68 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,500 | 37.52 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $4,300 | 22.08 | 5.13 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $5,000 | 25.20 | 5.04 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $4,700 | 23.57 | 5.01 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,500 | 22.55 | 5.01 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,500 | 44.83 | 4.27 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $10,000 | 42.04 | 4.20 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,700 | 39.26 | 5.10 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,800 | 38.61 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,700 | 39.26 | 5.10 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,800 | 38.61 | 4.95 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,900 | 32.83 | 4.76 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $4,800 | 22.69 | 4.73 |
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.