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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 | Shabazz Napier |
| PG | T.J. McConnell |
| SG | JJ Redick |
| SG | Will Barton |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| PF | Derrick Favors |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Richaun Holmes |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 305.67 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,700 | 34.93 | 3.60 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,700 | 34.71 | 4.51 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,600 | 33.17 | 4.36 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,500 | 30.39 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabazz Napier | POR | $4,800 | 27.92 | 5.82 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $4,800 | 24.94 | 5.19 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $6,000 | 29.70 | 4.95 |
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $4,400 | 21.54 | 4.90 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,600 | 38.59 | 4.49 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 35.95 | 4.79 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,700 | 34.18 | 4.44 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,500 | 33.59 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,100 | 28.26 | 5.54 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,200 | 33.12 | 5.34 |
| Manu Ginobili | SAS | $3,600 | 17.60 | 4.89 |
| Dwyane Wade | CLE | $4,800 | 23.43 | 4.88 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 55.19 | 4.80 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,000 | 48.55 | 4.41 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,500 | 31.80 | 4.89 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SAS | $7,400 | 28.50 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thabo Sefolosha | UTA | $3,500 | 17.79 | 5.08 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,300 | 26.56 | 5.01 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $5,600 | 27.50 | 4.91 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,500 | 31.80 | 4.89 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,900 | 52.82 | 4.85 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,200 | 42.67 | 4.64 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,700 | 38.44 | 4.42 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,600 | 37.08 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,900 | 52.82 | 4.85 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,500 | 30.80 | 4.74 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $6,700 | 31.51 | 4.70 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,200 | 29.08 | 4.69 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,200 | 53.32 | 4.76 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,500 | 40.99 | 4.31 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,700 | 40.93 | 4.22 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,500 | 39.67 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richaun Holmes | PHI | $4,000 | 22.54 | 5.63 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $6,800 | 33.82 | 4.97 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,100 | 29.68 | 4.86 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,200 | 53.32 | 4.76 |
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.