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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 | Jrue Holiday |
| PG | T.J. McConnell |
| SG | Dwyane Wade |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| PF | Zach Randolph |
| PF | Markieff Morris |
| C | Jonas Valanciunas |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 305.85 |
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 | $10,500 | 51.21 | 4.88 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,000 | 45.61 | 4.56 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,500 | 33.69 | 4.49 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $6,500 | 31.51 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $5,400 | 27.46 | 5.09 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,500 | 51.21 | 4.88 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $6,500 | 31.51 | 4.85 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $5,400 | 25.99 | 4.81 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 57.39 | 5.12 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,100 | 37.72 | 4.66 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,900 | 37.30 | 4.72 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,300 | 33.32 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | CLE | $4,700 | 25.49 | 5.42 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,300 | 33.32 | 5.29 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $4,700 | 24.79 | 5.27 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 57.39 | 5.12 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,800 | 56.90 | 4.82 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,000 | 35.72 | 4.47 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,200 | 30.95 | 4.99 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,400 | 29.39 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Green | CLE | $3,600 | 18.07 | 5.02 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,200 | 30.95 | 4.99 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,800 | 56.90 | 4.82 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,700 | 27.06 | 4.75 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,900 | 56.91 | 4.78 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,900 | 48.41 | 4.89 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $7,200 | 35.32 | 4.90 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,700 | 33.66 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $4,700 | 25.42 | 5.41 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $4,500 | 24.24 | 5.39 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $4,500 | 23.88 | 5.31 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,300 | 21.98 | 5.11 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,700 | 56.40 | 4.82 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,000 | 45.95 | 4.59 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,600 | 43.53 | 4.53 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,300 | 36.83 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $4,900 | 26.49 | 5.41 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,500 | 28.15 | 5.12 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,300 | 36.83 | 5.04 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,800 | 33.51 | 4.93 |
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.