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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 | Terry Rozier |
| PG | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Iman Shumpert |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SF | Nikola Mirotic |
| SF | E’Twaun Moore |
| PF | Marcus Morris |
| PF | Jayson Tatum |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 300.64 |
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 | $12,000 | 51.47 | 4.29 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 46.44 | 4.84 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,800 | 45.99 | 4.69 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,200 | 42.86 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,400 | 23.31 | 5.30 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 46.44 | 4.84 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $4,600 | 22.14 | 4.81 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,800 | 45.99 | 4.69 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,300 | 41.61 | 5.01 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,600 | 34.21 | 4.50 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $7,700 | 33.26 | 4.32 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $8,000 | 33.11 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,300 | 41.61 | 5.01 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,100 | 25.21 | 4.94 |
| Iman Shumpert | SAC | $3,600 | 17.67 | 4.91 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,000 | 19.31 | 4.83 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 50.07 | 4.35 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,700 | 38.36 | 4.98 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,300 | 38.12 | 4.10 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,400 | 31.29 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,400 | 22.48 | 5.11 |
| Sam Dekker | CLE | $4,500 | 22.44 | 4.99 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,700 | 38.36 | 4.98 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,400 | 31.29 | 4.89 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,500 | 33.37 | 4.45 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,400 | 33.13 | 5.18 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,700 | 27.99 | 4.18 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $6,300 | 27.20 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,700 | 25.30 | 5.38 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,400 | 33.13 | 5.18 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,900 | 24.94 | 5.09 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $4,900 | 23.61 | 4.82 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,900 | 52.34 | 4.80 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,200 | 45.71 | 4.48 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,500 | 34.01 | 4.54 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $7,300 | 33.43 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | LAC | $3,600 | 18.26 | 5.07 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,700 | 33.03 | 4.93 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,600 | 22.20 | 4.83 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,900 | 52.34 | 4.80 |
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.