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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.
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $11,500 | 32.11 | 2.79 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $11,000 | 24.61 | 2.24 |
| George Hill | MIL | $10,500 | 20.84 | 1.98 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $7,500 | 19.37 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $11,500 | 32.11 | 2.79 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $7,500 | 19.37 | 2.58 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $11,000 | 24.61 | 2.24 |
| George Hill | MIL | $10,500 | 20.84 | 1.98 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $13,000 | 32.62 | 2.51 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $10,500 | 24.56 | 2.34 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $7,500 | 13.94 | 1.86 |
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $7,000 | 10.16 | 1.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $13,000 | 32.62 | 2.51 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $10,500 | 24.56 | 2.34 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $7,500 | 13.94 | 1.86 |
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $7,000 | 10.16 | 1.45 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $17,500 | 58.74 | 3.36 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $16,000 | 54.25 | 3.39 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $9,000 | 18.55 | 2.06 |
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $9,000 | 11.33 | 1.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $16,000 | 54.25 | 3.39 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $17,500 | 58.74 | 3.36 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $9,000 | 18.55 | 2.06 |
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $9,000 | 11.33 | 1.26 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $12,000 | 32.79 | 2.73 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $9,000 | 18.99 | 2.11 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $8,000 | 12.05 | 1.51 |
| D.J. Wilson | MIL | $6,000 | 1.52 | 0.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $12,000 | 32.79 | 2.73 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $9,000 | 18.99 | 2.11 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $8,000 | 12.05 | 1.51 |
| D.J. Wilson | MIL | $6,000 | 1.52 | 0.25 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $13,500 | 28.81 | 2.13 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $9,500 | 25.69 | 2.70 |
| Pau Gasol | MIL | $6,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $9,500 | 25.69 | 2.70 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $13,500 | 28.81 | 2.13 |
| Pau Gasol | MIL | $6,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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.