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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 | George Hill |
| PG | Dennis Schroder |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SG | Dwyane Wade |
| SF | Taurean Prince |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Zach Randolph |
| PF | John Collins |
| C | Pau Gasol |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 294.86 |
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 | $8,900 | 38.21 | 4.29 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,700 | 38.05 | 4.94 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,000 | 35.52 | 4.44 |
| Milos Teodosic | LAC | $5,700 | 23.03 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $3,800 | 18.81 | 4.95 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,700 | 38.05 | 4.94 |
| George Hill | SAC | $4,700 | 22.65 | 4.82 |
| Tony Parker | SAS | $4,100 | 19.13 | 4.67 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $9,000 | 40.88 | 4.54 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,000 | 40.66 | 5.08 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,100 | 33.21 | 4.68 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,400 | 32.99 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,000 | 40.66 | 5.08 |
| Dwyane Wade | CLE | $4,900 | 24.13 | 4.92 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,800 | 27.63 | 4.76 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,100 | 33.21 | 4.68 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 54.46 | 4.74 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SAS | $7,500 | 31.38 | 4.18 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $6,000 | 27.06 | 4.51 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $5,700 | 24.89 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $4,200 | 20.04 | 4.77 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 54.46 | 4.74 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $4,700 | 21.54 | 4.58 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $6,000 | 27.06 | 4.51 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,500 | 41.11 | 4.33 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,000 | 40.85 | 4.54 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 37.78 | 4.44 |
| John Collins | ATL | $5,900 | 28.20 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $5,100 | 26.97 | 5.29 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,200 | 21.34 | 5.08 |
| John Collins | ATL | $5,900 | 28.20 | 4.78 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $5,700 | 26.82 | 4.71 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,900 | 38.95 | 4.38 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,200 | 38.38 | 4.68 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,900 | 35.96 | 4.55 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,500 | 33.29 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $6,200 | 32.68 | 5.27 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,500 | 31.56 | 4.85 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,200 | 38.38 | 4.68 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $5,900 | 27.08 | 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.