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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 | Collin Sexton |
| PG | De’Anthony Melton |
| SG | Alec Burks |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| PF | Amir Johnson |
| C | Mike Muscala |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 308.72 |
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 | $11,300 | 52.38 | 4.64 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 45.27 | 4.57 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,100 | 43.11 | 4.74 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,700 | 40.13 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | CLE | $4,900 | 28.70 | 5.86 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHO | $5,100 | 27.16 | 5.33 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,500 | 27.94 | 5.08 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,800 | 37.44 | 4.80 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,600 | 43.84 | 5.10 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,400 | 41.17 | 4.38 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,100 | 40.56 | 5.01 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,300 | 38.20 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Burks | CLE | $4,000 | 23.29 | 5.82 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $3,600 | 20.50 | 5.70 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $5,400 | 28.04 | 5.19 |
| Monte Morris | DEN | $3,900 | 20.06 | 5.14 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,200 | 56.78 | 4.65 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,000 | 53.45 | 4.86 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,600 | 49.36 | 4.66 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,200 | 46.84 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $4,800 | 24.80 | 5.17 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,800 | 29.54 | 5.09 |
| Rodney Hood | CLE | $4,600 | 22.97 | 4.99 |
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $4,100 | 20.20 | 4.93 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,900 | 57.55 | 4.46 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,000 | 42.14 | 4.68 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 38.75 | 4.61 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,600 | 35.89 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amir Johnson | PHI | $3,500 | 18.96 | 5.42 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $5,500 | 28.88 | 5.25 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $5,100 | 25.37 | 4.97 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,400 | 31.16 | 4.87 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,800 | 45.51 | 5.17 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,500 | 44.69 | 4.70 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,200 | 41.91 | 4.56 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $9,000 | 38.79 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $4,200 | 25.38 | 6.04 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $6,700 | 35.17 | 5.25 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,800 | 45.51 | 5.17 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,100 | 25.70 | 5.04 |
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.