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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 | Dejounte Murray |
| PG | Delon Wright |
| SG | Tyrone Wallace |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Kyle Anderson |
| PF | Pascal Siakam |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Al Horford |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 295.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,200 | 39.35 | 4.80 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,800 | 36.16 | 4.64 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $5,700 | 29.09 | 5.10 |
| Isaiah Thomas | CLE | $5,400 | 23.79 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $3,800 | 20.55 | 5.41 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $5,700 | 29.09 | 5.10 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $3,600 | 17.44 | 4.84 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,200 | 39.35 | 4.80 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,600 | 44.47 | 4.63 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,900 | 36.81 | 4.14 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $6,000 | 25.64 | 4.27 |
| Dwyane Wade | CLE | $5,400 | 25.11 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Wallace | LAC | $3,600 | 20.55 | 5.71 |
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $3,500 | 17.25 | 4.93 |
| Manu Ginobili | SAS | $4,400 | 21.33 | 4.85 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,200 | 24.47 | 4.70 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 55.29 | 4.81 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $5,600 | 28.22 | 5.04 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,600 | 27.59 | 4.18 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,500 | 24.98 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $5,600 | 28.22 | 5.04 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 55.29 | 4.81 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,300 | 24.83 | 4.68 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,500 | 24.98 | 4.54 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,900 | 44.38 | 4.48 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,000 | 39.78 | 4.42 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,800 | 37.60 | 4.27 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,300 | 28.43 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $3,500 | 18.28 | 5.22 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $4,900 | 25.13 | 5.13 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $4,400 | 21.03 | 4.78 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $5,100 | 23.18 | 4.55 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,200 | 43.51 | 4.27 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,800 | 36.54 | 4.15 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,800 | 35.08 | 5.16 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,700 | 34.83 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,700 | 34.83 | 5.20 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,500 | 28.51 | 5.18 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,800 | 35.08 | 5.16 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $6,200 | 29.07 | 4.69 |
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.