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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 | Malcolm Delaney |
| PG | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SG | Nicolas Batum |
| SF | Taurean Prince |
| SF | Joe Ingles |
| PF | John Collins |
| PF | Derrick Favors |
| C | Anthony Davis |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 316.03 |
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 | $11,800 | 54.17 | 4.59 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,000 | 44.80 | 4.98 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,600 | 44.08 | 4.59 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,600 | 41.97 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Delaney | ATL | $3,500 | 20.23 | 5.78 |
| Tyler Dorsey | ATL | $3,700 | 19.29 | 5.21 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $5,200 | 26.34 | 5.06 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,000 | 44.80 | 4.98 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 53.89 | 4.69 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $10,200 | 47.71 | 4.68 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,700 | 42.06 | 4.83 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,500 | 40.06 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Bradley | LAC | $4,100 | 21.86 | 5.33 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,200 | 31.03 | 5.00 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,000 | 34.29 | 4.90 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,900 | 38.56 | 4.88 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 45.43 | 4.45 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,500 | 39.83 | 4.19 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $6,800 | 35.53 | 5.22 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,400 | 35.07 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,000 | 25.68 | 6.42 |
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $4,300 | 23.86 | 5.55 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,900 | 31.55 | 5.35 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $6,800 | 35.53 | 5.22 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,000 | 40.76 | 4.53 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,900 | 40.20 | 4.52 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 36.77 | 4.48 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,500 | 33.52 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $5,100 | 30.60 | 6.00 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,800 | 30.94 | 5.33 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $3,600 | 19.08 | 5.30 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,600 | 23.40 | 5.09 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,800 | 59.14 | 5.01 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,600 | 53.51 | 5.05 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,500 | 38.10 | 4.48 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,900 | 37.81 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,700 | 31.85 | 5.59 |
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,000 | 20.85 | 5.21 |
| Mike Muscala | ATL | $3,500 | 18.17 | 5.19 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,000 | 36.30 | 5.19 |
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.