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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 | Reggie Jackson |
| PG | Emmanuel Mudiay |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SG | Danny Green |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | Rudy Gay |
| PF | Noah Vonleh |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| C | Jakob Poeltl |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 296.42 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,900 | 39.88 | 4.48 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,100 | 38.29 | 4.73 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,900 | 33.46 | 4.24 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,300 | 31.61 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,600 | 30.89 | 5.52 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $6,000 | 29.43 | 4.91 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,000 | 19.24 | 4.81 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,100 | 38.29 | 4.73 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,500 | 42.63 | 4.49 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,800 | 40.57 | 4.61 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,300 | 35.36 | 4.26 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,400 | 32.22 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langston Galloway | DET | $3,500 | 18.08 | 5.17 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,500 | 22.75 | 5.06 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $6,600 | 30.43 | 4.61 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,800 | 40.57 | 4.61 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 55.01 | 4.44 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,400 | 46.43 | 4.46 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,100 | 29.67 | 4.86 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,400 | 27.29 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,100 | 29.67 | 4.86 |
| Mario Hezonja | NYK | $3,500 | 16.83 | 4.81 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,400 | 46.43 | 4.46 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 55.01 | 4.44 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $13,000 | 59.49 | 4.58 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,300 | 47.55 | 5.11 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 39.25 | 4.62 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,500 | 31.36 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,100 | 28.64 | 5.62 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,300 | 47.55 | 5.11 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,500 | 31.36 | 4.82 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,300 | 24.97 | 4.71 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,100 | 47.63 | 5.23 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,200 | 41.41 | 5.05 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,800 | 38.55 | 3.93 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,200 | 35.39 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $3,800 | 20.49 | 5.39 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,100 | 47.63 | 5.23 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,200 | 41.41 | 5.05 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,200 | 35.39 | 4.92 |
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.