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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 | Fred VanVleet |
| PG | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Iman Shumpert |
| SG | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| SF | Wilson Chandler |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Luke Kornet |
| PF | Noah Vonleh |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 298.31 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 46.20 | 5.02 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,800 | 42.50 | 4.34 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,100 | 37.83 | 4.16 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,300 | 32.14 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $5,500 | 28.82 | 5.24 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $5,700 | 29.83 | 5.23 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 46.20 | 5.02 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $4,000 | 18.57 | 4.64 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,500 | 38.83 | 4.57 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,600 | 33.84 | 4.45 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,500 | 33.43 | 4.46 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,900 | 33.07 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iman Shumpert | SAC | $3,700 | 19.87 | 5.37 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,100 | 30.73 | 5.04 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,300 | 31.17 | 4.95 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,900 | 33.07 | 4.79 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 53.31 | 4.30 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,000 | 45.81 | 4.58 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,100 | 31.90 | 4.49 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $5,900 | 25.38 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,000 | 45.81 | 4.58 |
| Wilson Chandler | PHI | $4,300 | 19.47 | 4.53 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,100 | 31.90 | 4.49 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,600 | 15.99 | 4.44 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,400 | 41.61 | 4.43 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,400 | 34.59 | 4.67 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $6,200 | 31.67 | 5.11 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,300 | 31.43 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kornet | NYK | $3,800 | 25.90 | 6.81 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $6,200 | 31.67 | 5.11 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,200 | 26.07 | 5.01 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,400 | 34.59 | 4.67 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 49.40 | 4.49 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,900 | 45.07 | 4.55 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,700 | 43.39 | 4.47 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,300 | 38.71 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,400 | 26.53 | 4.91 |
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $3,600 | 17.57 | 4.88 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $7,700 | 36.56 | 4.75 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,900 | 45.07 | 4.55 |
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.