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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 | Ish Smith |
| PG | Kemba Walker |
| SG | Rodney Hood |
| SG | Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Jae Crowder |
| PF | Kristaps Porzingis |
| PF | Zach Randolph |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 306.88 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $13,300 | 57.80 | 4.35 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,200 | 44.07 | 4.32 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,900 | 43.12 | 4.36 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,500 | 39.00 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ish Smith | DET | $5,300 | 29.50 | 5.57 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $5,600 | 30.20 | 5.39 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,600 | 38.85 | 5.11 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,100 | 35.57 | 5.01 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,400 | 56.01 | 4.52 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,100 | 42.36 | 4.19 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,200 | 40.89 | 4.44 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,500 | 33.80 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $4,000 | 23.40 | 5.85 |
| Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot | PHI | $3,900 | 21.23 | 5.44 |
| Lou Williams | HOU | $4,600 | 24.12 | 5.24 |
| Monta Ellis | IND | $4,500 | 23.55 | 5.23 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,900 | 51.46 | 4.72 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,400 | 41.95 | 4.46 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,900 | 41.33 | 4.64 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,700 | 34.16 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $3,800 | 20.21 | 5.32 |
| Justin Anderson | PHI | $3,600 | 18.85 | 5.23 |
| Mindaugas Kuzminskas | NY | $3,500 | 17.97 | 5.13 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $4,400 | 22.01 | 5.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,200 | 49.51 | 4.42 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,000 | 41.55 | 4.15 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,900 | 36.08 | 4.57 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $7,200 | 35.93 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $4,300 | 22.21 | 5.17 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $5,600 | 28.65 | 5.12 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHI | $5,800 | 29.46 | 5.08 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $7,200 | 35.93 | 4.99 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $9,600 | 49.10 | 5.11 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,000 | 39.82 | 4.42 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,400 | 38.15 | 4.54 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,500 | 36.93 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandan Wright | MEM | $3,600 | 18.73 | 5.20 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $9,600 | 49.10 | 5.11 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,900 | 24.20 | 4.94 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,500 | 36.93 | 4.92 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.