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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 | Shane Larkin |
| PG | Reggie Jackson |
| SG | Andre Ingram |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SF | Gerald Green |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 308.37 |
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 | $12,300 | 55.69 | 4.53 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 41.59 | 4.38 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $8,800 | 40.71 | 4.63 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $7,400 | 35.65 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Larkin | BOS | $3,600 | 22.41 | 6.22 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $4,500 | 23.06 | 5.12 |
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $4,500 | 23.06 | 5.12 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $6,500 | 33.24 | 5.11 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,500 | 39.05 | 4.59 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,400 | 38.20 | 4.55 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,800 | 36.78 | 4.71 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $7,000 | 34.49 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Ingram | LAL | $3,500 | 21.72 | 6.21 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $4,200 | 24.56 | 5.85 |
| Jabari Bird | BOS | $3,700 | 20.88 | 5.64 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $5,600 | 30.64 | 5.47 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 47.81 | 4.27 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 42.48 | 3.51 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,800 | 40.66 | 5.21 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,800 | 36.70 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | HOU | $4,600 | 28.99 | 6.30 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,800 | 26.80 | 5.58 |
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $5,400 | 28.46 | 5.27 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,800 | 40.66 | 5.21 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,000 | 55.22 | 4.60 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,200 | 44.40 | 4.83 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,300 | 44.13 | 4.28 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,000 | 34.43 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Black | HOU | $4,000 | 22.85 | 5.71 |
| Anthony Tolliver | DET | $5,400 | 27.78 | 5.14 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $5,500 | 28.24 | 5.13 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $4,400 | 22.29 | 5.07 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 51.39 | 4.47 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 44.56 | 4.20 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,800 | 38.89 | 4.42 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $7,200 | 36.46 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Monroe | BOS | $6,000 | 32.90 | 5.48 |
| Cristiano Felicio | CHI | $4,600 | 24.71 | 5.37 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $4,000 | 21.02 | 5.26 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $7,200 | 36.46 | 5.06 |
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.