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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 | Quinn Cook |
| PG | Ben Simmons |
| SG | Tyler Dorsey |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Mikal Bridges |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| C | Jonas Valanciunas |
| Salary | $59,100 |
| Expected Points | 307.32 |
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 | $10,800 | 46.83 | 4.34 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $10,400 | 45.78 | 4.40 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,500 | 43.74 | 4.60 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $9,400 | 41.95 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Cook | GS | $3,500 | 21.38 | 6.11 |
| Shaquille Harrison | CHI | $4,500 | 25.51 | 5.67 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHX | $3,600 | 20.11 | 5.59 |
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $5,400 | 27.52 | 5.10 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $10,100 | 48.72 | 4.82 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,300 | 43.39 | 4.67 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,600 | 39.31 | 4.10 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $9,100 | 39.10 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Dorsey | MEM | $3,700 | 22.29 | 6.02 |
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $3,900 | 21.84 | 5.60 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $5,400 | 27.54 | 5.10 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $4,100 | 20.81 | 5.08 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 46.08 | 4.80 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,300 | 30.75 | 4.88 |
| Jabari Parker | WAS | $6,800 | 30.57 | 4.50 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHX | $5,100 | 27.49 | 5.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikal Bridges | PHX | $5,100 | 27.49 | 5.39 |
| Dwayne Bacon | CHA | $3,800 | 20.29 | 5.34 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $4,900 | 25.68 | 5.24 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | MIA | $3,700 | 19.29 | 5.21 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,300 | 37.75 | 4.55 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,900 | 36.57 | 4.63 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $7,900 | 35.30 | 4.47 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,600 | 35.18 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | MIN | $4,100 | 23.47 | 5.73 |
| Bobby Portis | WAS | $5,700 | 32.36 | 5.68 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $4,900 | 26.34 | 5.37 |
| Daniel Theis | BOS | $3,500 | 18.79 | 5.37 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,100 | 54.65 | 4.52 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,300 | 52.97 | 4.69 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $11,000 | 45.97 | 4.18 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $7,800 | 41.79 | 5.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $5,400 | 30.56 | 5.66 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $7,800 | 41.79 | 5.36 |
| Thomas Bryant | WAS | $5,000 | 26.11 | 5.22 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,900 | 28.16 | 4.77 |
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.