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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 | Cory Joseph |
| PG | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SF | Lance Stephenson |
| SF | Mario Hezonja |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| PF | Derrick Favors |
| C | Anthony Davis |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 322.19 |
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 | $8,100 | 42.68 | 5.27 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,000 | 40.83 | 4.54 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,500 | 33.18 | 5.10 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,000 | 32.03 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,900 | 23.00 | 5.90 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,100 | 42.68 | 5.27 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $5,800 | 30.27 | 5.22 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,500 | 33.18 | 5.10 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,400 | 42.90 | 5.11 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,300 | 38.58 | 5.28 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,400 | 37.17 | 4.42 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,000 | 33.43 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,300 | 38.58 | 5.28 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,400 | 42.90 | 5.11 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,500 | 27.90 | 5.07 |
| Devin Harris | DAL | $3,700 | 18.32 | 4.95 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,000 | 35.16 | 5.02 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,400 | 31.65 | 7.19 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,500 | 29.82 | 4.59 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $5,700 | 26.74 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,400 | 31.65 | 7.19 |
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $4,800 | 26.31 | 5.48 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,000 | 35.16 | 5.02 |
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,400 | 21.20 | 4.82 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,100 | 41.80 | 4.59 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,500 | 34.47 | 4.60 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,800 | 30.47 | 5.25 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $6,600 | 30.46 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,400 | 28.96 | 5.36 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,800 | 30.47 | 5.25 |
| Ed Davis | POR | $4,000 | 20.45 | 5.11 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,900 | 29.62 | 5.02 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 57.64 | 4.93 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,500 | 48.27 | 4.60 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,900 | 43.27 | 4.37 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,800 | 40.43 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,100 | 32.78 | 5.37 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,400 | 23.45 | 5.33 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,300 | 37.40 | 5.12 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 57.64 | 4.93 |
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.