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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 | Goran Dragic |
| PG | Eric Bledsoe |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Thabo Sefolosha |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Taj Gibson |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| C | Robin Lopez |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 291.17 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,000 | 33.91 | 4.84 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,900 | 32.06 | 4.65 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,700 | 26.55 | 4.66 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $6,100 | 26.09 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $4,300 | 21.02 | 4.89 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,000 | 33.91 | 4.84 |
| Mike James | PHO | $4,400 | 21.31 | 4.84 |
| George Hill | SAC | $4,500 | 21.06 | 4.68 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,300 | 42.37 | 5.10 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,800 | 32.80 | 4.82 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,300 | 31.50 | 4.31 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,100 | 30.50 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,300 | 42.37 | 5.10 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $5,500 | 26.74 | 4.86 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,500 | 16.87 | 4.82 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,800 | 32.80 | 4.82 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,000 | 54.13 | 4.51 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 52.38 | 4.44 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,800 | 38.91 | 4.42 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $7,300 | 34.34 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thabo Sefolosha | UTA | $3,700 | 19.24 | 5.20 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $4,000 | 18.85 | 4.71 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,000 | 54.13 | 4.51 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,000 | 18.06 | 4.51 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,900 | 32.28 | 4.68 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,900 | 31.78 | 4.61 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,800 | 27.02 | 4.66 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $5,800 | 26.29 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,800 | 24.28 | 5.06 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,300 | 25.81 | 4.87 |
| Kenneth Faried | DEN | $4,600 | 22.29 | 4.84 |
| John Henson | MIL | $5,500 | 25.79 | 4.69 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,500 | 42.21 | 4.44 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,300 | 42.17 | 4.53 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,400 | 35.62 | 4.24 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,900 | 35.11 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $5,000 | 26.57 | 5.31 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,900 | 25.52 | 5.21 |
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $4,300 | 20.99 | 4.88 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,300 | 30.24 | 4.80 |
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.