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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 | Damian Lillard |
| PG | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SG | CJ McCollum |
| SF | Evan Turner |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| PF | John Collins |
| C | Jusuf Nurkic |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 309.64 |
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 | $12,200 | 57.16 | 4.69 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,100 | 41.61 | 5.14 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,500 | 37.84 | 5.05 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,000 | 37.62 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,000 | 37.62 | 5.37 |
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $4,600 | 24.02 | 5.22 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,100 | 41.61 | 5.14 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,500 | 37.84 | 5.05 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 41.98 | 4.94 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,400 | 34.36 | 4.64 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,500 | 33.52 | 5.16 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,200 | 30.47 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,500 | 33.52 | 5.16 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $5,200 | 25.76 | 4.95 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 41.98 | 4.94 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,200 | 30.47 | 4.91 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 53.64 | 4.66 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,400 | 40.64 | 4.84 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,600 | 29.79 | 4.51 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,600 | 26.02 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,500 | 19.87 | 5.68 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,800 | 24.02 | 5.00 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,400 | 40.64 | 4.84 |
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $4,300 | 20.64 | 4.80 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,700 | 41.24 | 4.74 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,400 | 29.45 | 4.60 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,100 | 29.08 | 4.77 |
| John Henson | MIL | $5,500 | 25.79 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $4,500 | 25.64 | 5.70 |
| Ed Davis | POR | $3,800 | 20.30 | 5.34 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,500 | 23.59 | 5.24 |
| John Collins | ATL | $4,600 | 23.71 | 5.15 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,300 | 38.45 | 4.63 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,800 | 37.18 | 4.77 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,000 | 35.16 | 5.02 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,000 | 34.20 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $5,600 | 32.05 | 5.72 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,000 | 35.16 | 5.02 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $5,900 | 29.07 | 4.93 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $4,800 | 23.52 | 4.90 |
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.