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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 | Jeff Teague |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Nikola Mirotic |
| PF | Ersan Ilyasova |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Eric Bledsoe |
| F | Jabari Parker |
| Util | Norman Powell |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 323.37 |
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 | $9,800 | 45.83 | 4.68 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,500 | 47.74 | 4.55 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,200 | 44.06 | 4.32 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,800 | 43.33 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,600 | 32.73 | 4.96 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,700 | 38.11 | 4.95 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,000 | 41.77 | 5.22 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,400 | 26.82 | 4.97 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,400 | 47.89 | 5.10 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,800 | 42.02 | 4.78 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 38.31 | 5.11 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $7,200 | 33.29 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,500 | 23.49 | 5.22 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 38.31 | 5.11 |
| C.J. Miles | TOR | $0 | ||
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,400 | 47.89 | 5.10 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,800 | 56.19 | 4.76 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,600 | 50.98 | 4.81 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,300 | 37.69 | 5.16 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $7,300 | 33.19 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,100 | 24.87 | 4.88 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,000 | 30.18 | 5.03 |
| Jabari Parker | CHI | $7,000 | 31.94 | 4.56 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,300 | 37.69 | 5.16 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,700 | 42.29 | 4.86 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,500 | 35.76 | 4.77 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $6,300 | 30.29 | 4.81 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,600 | 30.85 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $4,100 | 24.97 | 6.09 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $4,400 | 23.94 | 5.44 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $6,400 | 28.33 | 4.43 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $3,500 | 19.84 | 5.67 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 53.12 | 4.83 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,300 | 46.79 | 4.54 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,800 | 44.02 | 5.00 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,300 | 39.77 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,500 | 26.21 | 4.76 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $3,500 | 17.73 | 5.07 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,800 | 28.91 | 4.99 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 53.12 | 4.83 |
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.