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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 | Kemba Walker |
| PG | Shelvin Mack |
| SG | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Kyle Kuzma |
| PF | John Henson |
| C | Brook Lopez |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 320.71 |
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 | $10,600 | 48.65 | 4.59 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,900 | 48.38 | 4.89 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,400 | 41.52 | 4.94 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,900 | 40.12 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelvin Mack | ORL | $5,000 | 25.89 | 5.18 |
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $5,000 | 25.75 | 5.15 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,000 | 20.48 | 5.12 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $6,800 | 34.64 | 5.09 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,900 | 55.54 | 5.10 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,000 | 38.11 | 4.76 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,500 | 38.01 | 5.07 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,600 | 36.59 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $5,000 | 27.26 | 5.45 |
| David Nwaba | CHI | $4,100 | 21.73 | 5.30 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,900 | 55.54 | 5.10 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $3,900 | 19.84 | 5.09 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,600 | 55.84 | 5.27 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 55.58 | 4.63 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,600 | 37.89 | 4.99 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $7,400 | 34.13 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,600 | 30.77 | 5.49 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,600 | 55.84 | 5.27 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $5,900 | 30.08 | 5.10 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,900 | 29.50 | 5.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,800 | 57.08 | 4.84 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,400 | 46.18 | 4.91 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,400 | 43.65 | 4.64 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 40.51 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $4,700 | 27.61 | 5.87 |
| John Henson | MIL | $5,000 | 27.33 | 5.47 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $4,700 | 25.68 | 5.46 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $3,700 | 19.31 | 5.22 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $12,000 | 60.47 | 5.04 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,300 | 43.77 | 4.71 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,300 | 42.06 | 4.52 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $9,000 | 39.48 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $5,200 | 30.35 | 5.84 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $5,800 | 30.72 | 5.30 |
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,400 | 22.45 | 5.10 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $12,000 | 60.47 | 5.04 |
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.