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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 | Frank Mason III |
| PG | John Wall |
| SG | Dwyane Wade |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Kelly Oubre Jr. |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| C | Richaun Holmes |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 295.26 |
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 | 46.16 | 4.86 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,100 | 31.91 | 4.49 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $6,000 | 28.68 | 4.78 |
| Frank Mason III | SAC | $4,200 | 19.62 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $9,500 | 46.16 | 4.86 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $6,000 | 28.68 | 4.78 |
| Frank Mason III | SAC | $4,200 | 19.62 | 4.67 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,100 | 31.91 | 4.49 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,400 | 40.28 | 4.80 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,800 | 38.76 | 4.97 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,700 | 36.34 | 4.72 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,600 | 25.57 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,800 | 38.76 | 4.97 |
| Dwyane Wade | CLE | $4,800 | 23.55 | 4.91 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,400 | 40.28 | 4.80 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,600 | 21.79 | 4.74 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,300 | 57.06 | 4.64 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,000 | 55.74 | 4.64 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,400 | 34.94 | 4.72 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,600 | 25.34 | 5.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,600 | 25.34 | 5.51 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,400 | 34.94 | 4.72 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,300 | 57.06 | 4.64 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,000 | 55.74 | 4.64 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,200 | 52.96 | 4.73 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,900 | 46.34 | 4.68 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,600 | 31.41 | 4.76 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $7,000 | 31.36 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,600 | 31.41 | 4.76 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,200 | 52.96 | 4.73 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,900 | 46.34 | 4.68 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $7,000 | 31.36 | 4.48 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,000 | 52.18 | 4.74 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,000 | 36.22 | 4.53 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,000 | 27.70 | 4.62 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,300 | 23.00 | 5.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richaun Holmes | PHI | $3,900 | 22.52 | 5.77 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,300 | 23.00 | 5.35 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,000 | 52.18 | 4.74 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,000 | 27.70 | 4.62 |
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.