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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 | Mario Chalmers |
| PG | Trey Burke |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | Josh Jackson |
| PF | Dwight Powell |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| C | Dwight Howard |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 312.25 |
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 | $11,900 | 55.03 | 4.62 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,400 | 42.11 | 4.48 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,800 | 37.34 | 4.79 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,800 | 36.95 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $3,500 | 25.10 | 7.17 |
| Trey Burke | NYK | $5,400 | 29.46 | 5.45 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $5,100 | 26.09 | 5.11 |
| Milos Teodosic | LAC | $4,300 | 21.59 | 5.02 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $10,000 | 46.58 | 4.66 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,800 | 41.98 | 4.77 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 39.69 | 5.02 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,200 | 39.46 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 39.69 | 5.02 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,900 | 24.34 | 4.97 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,000 | 39.16 | 4.89 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,500 | 31.56 | 4.86 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 50.17 | 4.56 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 44.46 | 4.36 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,700 | 42.49 | 4.88 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,500 | 35.43 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,400 | 28.56 | 5.29 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,700 | 29.48 | 5.17 |
| David Nwaba | CHI | $4,800 | 24.60 | 5.12 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $5,500 | 27.81 | 5.06 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,900 | 41.47 | 4.66 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 40.19 | 4.96 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,700 | 37.54 | 4.88 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,500 | 33.89 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $5,600 | 31.23 | 5.58 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,600 | 30.93 | 5.52 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $4,800 | 25.79 | 5.37 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,300 | 27.99 | 5.28 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,500 | 47.62 | 4.54 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,100 | 45.72 | 4.53 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,700 | 45.53 | 4.26 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,600 | 43.99 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,100 | 21.86 | 5.33 |
| Alex Len | PHO | $5,100 | 26.34 | 5.16 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,000 | 30.40 | 5.07 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $7,500 | 37.29 | 4.97 |
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.