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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 | D’Angelo Russell |
| PG | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| SG | Courtney Lee |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Allen Crabbe |
| PF | Kristaps Porzingis |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| C | Tristan Thompson |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 297.13 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,100 | 44.64 | 4.91 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,900 | 43.66 | 4.41 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,800 | 37.40 | 4.79 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,500 | 34.22 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,900 | 19.25 | 4.94 |
| Shelvin Mack | ORL | $3,700 | 18.21 | 4.92 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,100 | 44.64 | 4.91 |
| Ramon Sessions | NYK | $4,100 | 19.70 | 4.80 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,600 | 35.03 | 4.61 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,800 | 34.85 | 0.00 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $6,400 | 31.13 | 4.86 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,900 | 30.82 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $4,700 | 24.55 | 5.22 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $6,400 | 31.13 | 4.86 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $4,000 | 19.04 | 4.76 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,600 | 35.03 | 4.61 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,700 | 51.29 | 4.79 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $7,000 | 29.76 | 4.25 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,100 | 28.75 | 4.71 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,800 | 25.80 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,800 | 23.48 | 4.89 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,000 | 24.19 | 4.84 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,700 | 51.29 | 4.79 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,100 | 28.75 | 4.71 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,200 | 59.08 | 4.84 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,300 | 46.64 | 5.02 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $10,200 | 40.24 | 3.94 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,000 | 36.75 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,300 | 46.64 | 5.02 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,000 | 29.70 | 4.95 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $4,800 | 23.43 | 4.88 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,200 | 59.08 | 4.84 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,400 | 55.16 | 4.84 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,100 | 48.48 | 4.80 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,800 | 44.22 | 4.51 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,500 | 37.39 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $3,600 | 20.39 | 5.66 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $6,000 | 29.35 | 4.89 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $5,600 | 27.24 | 4.86 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,400 | 55.16 | 4.84 |
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.