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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 | Tyus Jones |
| PG | Mike James |
| SG | Tyreke Evans |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SF | Josh Jackson |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| PF | Rondae Hollis-Jefferson |
| PF | Taj Gibson |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| Salary | $58,400 |
| Expected Points | 287.27 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $7,900 | 35.45 | 4.49 |
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $6,900 | 33.06 | 4.79 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,500 | 32.41 | 4.32 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $6,500 | 27.98 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $4,500 | 24.98 | 5.55 |
| Mike James | PHO | $4,400 | 23.82 | 5.41 |
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $6,900 | 33.06 | 4.79 |
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $4,900 | 22.95 | 4.68 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,800 | 36.46 | 5.36 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,700 | 34.19 | 4.44 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $6,600 | 27.90 | 4.23 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $5,400 | 24.69 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,800 | 36.46 | 5.36 |
| Troy Daniels | PHO | $3,000 | 15.26 | 5.09 |
| Jamal Crawford | MIN | $3,200 | 15.67 | 4.90 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $4,800 | 22.48 | 4.68 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,000 | 41.94 | 4.66 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $6,000 | 26.42 | 4.40 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,000 | 22.65 | 5.66 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $5,200 | 22.34 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,000 | 22.65 | 5.66 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,000 | 41.94 | 4.66 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $6,000 | 26.42 | 4.40 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $4,500 | 19.63 | 4.36 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $7,200 | 30.59 | 4.25 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,600 | 30.19 | 5.39 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,500 | 29.87 | 4.60 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $6,100 | 25.68 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,600 | 30.19 | 5.39 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $3,600 | 17.51 | 4.86 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,500 | 29.87 | 4.60 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,800 | 21.52 | 4.48 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $9,200 | 42.45 | 4.61 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,800 | 42.06 | 4.29 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,900 | 41.91 | 4.71 |
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $4,900 | 25.81 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $4,900 | 25.81 | 5.27 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHO | $4,900 | 24.37 | 4.97 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,900 | 41.91 | 4.71 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $9,200 | 42.45 | 4.61 |
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.