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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 | Jerryd Bayless |
| PG | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | Alec Burks |
| SG | Kent Bazemore |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Amir Johnson |
| PF | Kenneth Faried |
| C | Kevin Love |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 303.18 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,100 | 42.43 | 4.66 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,200 | 39.66 | 4.84 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,400 | 36.19 | 4.89 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,500 | 35.43 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerryd Bayless | PHI | $3,700 | 21.72 | 5.87 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,500 | 27.43 | 4.99 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,400 | 36.19 | 4.89 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,200 | 39.66 | 4.84 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,000 | 38.44 | 4.80 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $6,800 | 33.53 | 4.93 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,600 | 31.84 | 4.82 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $6,700 | 30.95 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,100 | 28.21 | 5.53 |
| Alec Burks | UTA | $3,600 | 19.10 | 5.31 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $6,800 | 33.53 | 4.93 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,600 | 31.84 | 4.82 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,000 | 55.94 | 4.66 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 55.92 | 4.74 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,200 | 28.23 | 4.55 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,900 | 28.07 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Johnson | LAC | $4,700 | 24.16 | 5.14 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | UTA | $3,700 | 18.78 | 5.08 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,400 | 25.75 | 4.77 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,900 | 28.07 | 4.76 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,900 | 47.52 | 4.80 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $7,400 | 34.48 | 4.66 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,800 | 30.29 | 4.45 |
| John Collins | ATL | $5,900 | 30.01 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amir Johnson | PHI | $3,600 | 21.97 | 6.10 |
| Kenneth Faried | DEN | $4,000 | 22.56 | 5.64 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,300 | 22.01 | 5.12 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,500 | 28.05 | 5.10 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,500 | 43.20 | 4.55 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,800 | 38.10 | 4.88 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,300 | 35.82 | 4.91 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,400 | 35.51 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,300 | 35.82 | 4.91 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,800 | 38.10 | 4.88 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,400 | 35.51 | 4.80 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,400 | 35.38 | 4.78 |
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.