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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 | Ben Simmons |
| PG | Dennis Smith Jr. |
| SG | Alec Burks |
| SG | Austin Rivers |
| SF | Gerald Green |
| SF | E’Twaun Moore |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 304.93 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,100 | 46.32 | 4.59 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,200 | 46.01 | 5.00 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,000 | 41.79 | 4.64 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,900 | 40.22 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $5,500 | 28.44 | 5.17 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,200 | 46.01 | 5.00 |
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $6,200 | 30.12 | 4.86 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $5,300 | 25.40 | 4.79 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $13,000 | 59.33 | 4.56 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,600 | 42.01 | 4.88 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,900 | 40.45 | 4.54 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $7,800 | 36.14 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Burks | CLE | $4,500 | 27.27 | 6.06 |
| Austin Rivers | HOU | $4,300 | 24.34 | 5.66 |
| Furkan Korkmaz | PHI | $3,700 | 20.88 | 5.64 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $5,200 | 28.41 | 5.46 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 53.05 | 4.28 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,000 | 46.44 | 4.64 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,200 | 45.16 | 4.43 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,700 | 28.74 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | HOU | $3,900 | 22.14 | 5.68 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,700 | 28.74 | 5.04 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,400 | 21.68 | 4.93 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,600 | 17.56 | 4.88 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $13,100 | 60.38 | 4.61 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,100 | 41.27 | 4.53 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,700 | 38.82 | 4.46 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,000 | 33.49 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $6,000 | 31.51 | 5.25 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,200 | 30.19 | 4.87 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,000 | 33.49 | 4.78 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $13,100 | 60.38 | 4.61 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,500 | 54.80 | 4.76 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,300 | 48.23 | 4.68 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,000 | 43.16 | 4.80 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,600 | 41.03 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $5,000 | 25.61 | 5.12 |
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $3,600 | 18.04 | 5.01 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $6,800 | 33.66 | 4.95 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,000 | 43.16 | 4.80 |
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.