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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 | Damian Lillard |
| PG | Kemba Walker |
| SG | Kevin Huerter |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SF | Nicolas Batum |
| SF | DeAndre’ Bembry |
| PF | Rondae Hollis-Jefferson |
| PF | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| C | Dwight Howard |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 290.41 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $10,400 | 44.56 | 4.28 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,100 | 44.48 | 4.40 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,200 | 42.62 | 4.63 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,100 | 32.36 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lin | ATL | $3,800 | 18.54 | 4.88 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,500 | 31.26 | 4.81 |
| Isaiah Canaan | PHO | $4,500 | 21.57 | 4.79 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,200 | 42.62 | 4.63 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,100 | 39.64 | 4.89 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,800 | 37.10 | 4.22 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $8,000 | 35.02 | 4.38 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,100 | 34.71 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Huerter | ATL | $3,600 | 19.53 | 5.43 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,100 | 39.64 | 4.89 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,200 | 34.26 | 4.76 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $6,400 | 29.99 | 4.69 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,800 | 54.34 | 4.25 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,700 | 32.06 | 4.79 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,000 | 28.29 | 4.72 |
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $4,900 | 24.61 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $4,900 | 24.61 | 5.02 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $4,100 | 19.80 | 4.83 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,700 | 32.06 | 4.79 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,700 | 22.42 | 4.77 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,300 | 27.07 | 5.11 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,100 | 24.84 | 4.87 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,300 | 23.41 | 4.42 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $5,500 | 21.79 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,300 | 27.07 | 5.11 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,100 | 24.84 | 4.87 |
| Omari Spellman | ATL | $3,700 | 17.12 | 4.63 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $3,900 | 17.46 | 4.48 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $8,600 | 38.22 | 4.44 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $8,500 | 38.20 | 4.49 |
| Dwight Howard | WAS | $6,800 | 35.56 | 5.23 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,600 | 35.16 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Howard | WAS | $6,800 | 35.56 | 5.23 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,700 | 23.74 | 5.05 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,700 | 22.28 | 4.74 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,600 | 35.16 | 4.63 |
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.