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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 | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Gerald Green |
| SF | Jabari Parker |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Nicolas Batum |
| F | Carmelo Anthony |
| Util | Norman Powell |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 313.75 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 46.05 | 4.65 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,700 | 47.55 | 4.90 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,600 | 46.06 | 4.80 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,500 | 43.63 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,800 | 40.89 | 5.24 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,500 | 43.45 | 5.11 |
| Cameron Payne | CHI | $5,800 | 25.75 | 4.44 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,500 | 25.98 | 4.72 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,800 | 47.47 | 4.84 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,400 | 45.73 | 4.87 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,600 | 36.10 | 4.75 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,300 | 36.14 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | HOU | $3,700 | 23.62 | 6.38 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $5,200 | 24.49 | 4.71 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,900 | 25.00 | 5.10 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,400 | 31.33 | 4.90 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,300 | 54.14 | 4.40 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,900 | 49.23 | 4.97 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,700 | 36.08 | 4.69 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,500 | 35.56 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Parker | CHI | $7,000 | 33.07 | 4.72 |
| Carmelo Anthony | HOU | $6,400 | 28.75 | 4.49 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $0 | ||
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $6,800 | 32.91 | 4.84 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $13,000 | 60.59 | 4.66 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,500 | 34.32 | 4.58 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $6,800 | 29.73 | 4.37 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,400 | 27.33 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $5,400 | 26.16 | 4.84 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,400 | 27.33 | 5.06 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,500 | 34.32 | 4.58 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $13,000 | 60.59 | 4.66 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,500 | 43.77 | 5.15 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,100 | 40.21 | 4.96 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,800 | 36.88 | 4.73 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,700 | 33.40 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,100 | 40.21 | 4.96 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,800 | 28.04 | 4.84 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | CHI | $6,000 | 25.19 | 4.20 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,500 | 43.77 | 5.15 |
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.