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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 | Eric Bledsoe |
| PG | Jeff Teague |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SG | Gary Harris |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Taj Gibson |
| PF | Jabari Parker |
| C | Thon Maker |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 278.35 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $8,000 | 37.00 | 4.62 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,700 | 31.39 | 4.68 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,300 | 27.18 | 4.31 |
| Isaiah Thomas | LAL | $7,300 | 26.09 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,700 | 31.39 | 4.68 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $8,000 | 37.00 | 4.62 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,300 | 27.18 | 4.31 |
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $3,500 | 13.15 | 3.76 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,900 | 34.17 | 4.32 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $7,700 | 32.73 | 4.25 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $6,000 | 28.49 | 4.75 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,300 | 27.61 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Harris | DEN | $6,000 | 28.49 | 4.75 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $5,700 | 26.33 | 4.62 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,300 | 27.61 | 4.38 |
| Devin Harris | DEN | $3,800 | 16.45 | 4.33 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 53.72 | 4.59 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,500 | 43.73 | 4.60 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,700 | 32.43 | 4.84 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $6,200 | 22.26 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,700 | 32.43 | 4.84 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,500 | 43.73 | 4.60 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 53.72 | 4.59 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $6,200 | 22.26 | 3.59 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,900 | 30.23 | 4.38 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,200 | 25.00 | 4.81 |
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $5,000 | 23.00 | 4.60 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $3,900 | 17.53 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,200 | 25.00 | 4.81 |
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $5,000 | 23.00 | 4.60 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $3,900 | 17.53 | 4.49 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,900 | 30.23 | 4.38 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,300 | 46.39 | 4.50 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,000 | 43.17 | 4.32 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,500 | 34.36 | 4.58 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $5,300 | 23.09 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thon Maker | MIL | $3,800 | 18.62 | 4.90 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,500 | 34.36 | 4.58 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,300 | 46.39 | 4.50 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $5,300 | 23.09 | 4.36 |
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.