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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 | Tyus Jones |
| PG | Ben Simmons |
| SG | Marco Belinelli |
| SG | Buddy Hield |
| SF | Nemanja Bjelica |
| SF | Andrew Wiggins |
| PF | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Dwight Howard |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 299.38 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,500 | 45.35 | 4.77 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 44.97 | 4.64 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,300 | 44.25 | 4.76 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,900 | 43.72 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $4,800 | 26.40 | 5.50 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,600 | 24.07 | 5.23 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,100 | 20.72 | 5.05 |
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $4,000 | 20.08 | 5.02 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,900 | 42.98 | 4.34 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $8,200 | 37.88 | 4.62 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,400 | 37.02 | 4.41 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,900 | 36.29 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Belinelli | SAS | $4,000 | 21.53 | 5.38 |
| Josh Okogie | MIN | $5,600 | 27.62 | 4.93 |
| Garrett Temple | MEM | $4,400 | 21.07 | 4.79 |
| Iman Shumpert | SAC | $3,600 | 17.09 | 4.75 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $12,000 | 52.43 | 4.37 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 49.36 | 4.18 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $7,200 | 33.68 | 4.68 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,600 | 32.76 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,400 | 22.12 | 5.03 |
| Dante Cunningham | SAS | $3,600 | 17.90 | 4.97 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,600 | 32.76 | 4.96 |
| Kyle Anderson | MEM | $4,500 | 21.25 | 4.72 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 41.62 | 5.14 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,600 | 33.59 | 4.42 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,500 | 28.73 | 4.42 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,900 | 28.61 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 41.62 | 5.14 |
| Ryan Anderson | PHO | $3,600 | 18.36 | 5.10 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,100 | 25.91 | 5.08 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $4,900 | 23.57 | 4.81 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,300 | 55.20 | 4.88 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 46.84 | 4.98 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,300 | 40.07 | 4.83 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,000 | 37.77 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Howard | WAS | $6,200 | 34.25 | 5.52 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 46.84 | 4.98 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,300 | 55.20 | 4.88 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,300 | 40.07 | 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.