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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 | Tomas Satoransky |
| PG | John Wall |
| SG | Jodie Meeks |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Taj Gibson |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| C | Clint Capela |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 300.52 |
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 | $9,500 | 44.15 | 4.65 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,600 | 39.96 | 4.16 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,000 | 39.04 | 4.34 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,200 | 34.99 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $3,600 | 18.65 | 5.18 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $3,800 | 18.99 | 5.00 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,900 | 23.60 | 4.82 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,500 | 44.15 | 4.65 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,900 | 52.44 | 4.41 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,500 | 39.57 | 4.66 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,700 | 37.80 | 4.35 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,800 | 35.90 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jodie Meeks | MIL | $3,500 | 25.27 | 7.22 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,600 | 23.59 | 5.13 |
| Alec Burks | CLE | $3,600 | 18.34 | 5.09 |
| Allonzo Trier | NYK | $4,100 | 20.43 | 4.98 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,300 | 59.72 | 4.86 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,700 | 50.65 | 4.33 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,400 | 46.44 | 4.47 |
| Jabari Parker | CHI | $7,500 | 31.80 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $3,600 | 20.08 | 5.58 |
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $5,000 | 25.58 | 5.12 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,300 | 59.72 | 4.86 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $4,500 | 21.19 | 4.71 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,200 | 41.43 | 4.50 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,700 | 31.02 | 4.03 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,000 | 30.63 | 5.10 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,900 | 30.37 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,000 | 30.63 | 5.10 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $4,200 | 21.35 | 5.08 |
| Jonas Jerebko | GS | $3,800 | 18.85 | 4.96 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,300 | 25.29 | 4.77 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,200 | 46.94 | 4.60 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,800 | 42.72 | 4.36 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,800 | 41.10 | 4.67 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,800 | 33.37 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $6,100 | 30.06 | 4.93 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $6,000 | 29.42 | 4.90 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,200 | 25.39 | 4.88 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,500 | 30.78 | 4.74 |
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.