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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 | Delon Wright |
| PG | Ish Smith |
| SG | Malcolm Brogdon |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | Allen Crabbe |
| PF | Eric Moreland |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| Salary | $59,400 |
| Expected Points | 1107.91 |
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 | $12,500 | 53.47 | 4.28 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 43.17 | 4.45 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $8,600 | 40.11 | 4.66 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,300 | 33.19 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delon Wright | TOR | $4,400 | 25.87 | 5.88 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $4,600 | 26.90 | 5.85 |
| Sindarius Thornwell | LAC | $3,700 | 19.43 | 5.25 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $5,000 | 26.17 | 5.23 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $4,000 | 823.80 | 205.95 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,900 | 42.21 | 4.74 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,100 | 41.25 | 5.09 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,400 | 34.61 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $4,000 | 823.80 | 205.95 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $4,100 | 23.76 | 5.80 |
| Ben McLemore | MEM | $3,600 | 19.76 | 5.49 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $5,700 | 31.23 | 5.48 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,200 | 53.02 | 4.35 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,100 | 37.22 | 4.60 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,200 | 32.87 | 4.01 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $6,500 | 28.72 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $5,300 | 28.28 | 5.34 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,400 | 23.47 | 5.33 |
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $5,200 | 25.97 | 4.99 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $4,500 | 21.68 | 4.82 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $13,200 | 59.95 | 4.54 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,900 | 48.58 | 4.91 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,900 | 38.87 | 5.63 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,100 | 35.15 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Moreland | DET | $3,500 | 24.38 | 6.96 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,900 | 38.87 | 5.63 |
| Anthony Tolliver | DET | $4,500 | 25.27 | 5.61 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $4,700 | 24.52 | 5.22 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 51.63 | 4.49 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,100 | 45.44 | 4.50 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,500 | 36.58 | 4.30 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $7,500 | 35.11 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deyonta Davis | MEM | $3,800 | 21.86 | 5.75 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,600 | 30.84 | 5.51 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $4,100 | 21.33 | 5.20 |
| Cristiano Felicio | CHI | $5,200 | 24.93 | 4.79 |
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.