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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 | Kyle Lowry |
| PG | Darren Collison |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SF | Kelly Oubre Jr. |
| SF | Jonathon Simmons |
| PF | Pascal Siakam |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| C | Marcin Gortat |
| Salary | $59,500 |
| Expected Points | 296.35 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $9,500 | 43.34 | 4.56 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,600 | 38.82 | 4.51 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,000 | 31.39 | 4.48 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $7,500 | 29.81 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,800 | 29.27 | 5.05 |
| Shelvin Mack | ORL | $3,900 | 18.94 | 4.86 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,700 | 26.04 | 4.57 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,500 | 43.34 | 4.56 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,700 | 45.10 | 4.65 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,500 | 38.58 | 4.54 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,000 | 38.53 | 4.28 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $6,000 | 25.29 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,700 | 45.10 | 4.65 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,500 | 38.58 | 4.54 |
| Kyle Korver | CLE | $3,700 | 16.26 | 4.39 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,000 | 38.53 | 4.28 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,500 | 56.96 | 4.56 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $6,600 | 34.71 | 5.26 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,900 | 26.41 | 5.39 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,800 | 24.68 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,900 | 26.41 | 5.39 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $6,600 | 34.71 | 5.26 |
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $4,000 | 21.03 | 5.26 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,600 | 22.74 | 4.94 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,600 | 34.95 | 5.30 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $7,300 | 31.24 | 4.28 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,800 | 28.81 | 4.24 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $4,200 | 23.76 | 5.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $4,200 | 23.76 | 5.66 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,600 | 34.95 | 5.30 |
| Jae Crowder | CLE | $3,600 | 17.93 | 4.98 |
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $3,500 | 17.24 | 4.93 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,800 | 44.94 | 4.59 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,000 | 43.20 | 4.32 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $8,300 | 34.63 | 4.17 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,000 | 34.21 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,600 | 24.75 | 5.38 |
| Kosta Koufos | SAC | $3,800 | 18.36 | 4.83 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,800 | 44.94 | 4.59 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,500 | 25.24 | 4.59 |
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.