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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 | Tyler Ennis |
| PG | Kemba Walker |
| SG | Jordan Clarkson |
| SG | Josh Hart |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| PF | Derrick Favors |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| Salary | $57,900 |
| Expected Points | 304.23 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,200 | 57.03 | 4.67 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $10,800 | 48.89 | 4.53 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,700 | 45.58 | 4.26 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,200 | 45.49 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Ennis | LAL | $3,500 | 20.86 | 5.96 |
| Dwight Buycks | DET | $3,700 | 19.61 | 5.30 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,400 | 32.53 | 5.08 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,100 | 25.70 | 5.04 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,200 | 40.61 | 4.41 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,300 | 40.30 | 4.33 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,300 | 39.03 | 4.70 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,500 | 38.27 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $4,100 | 29.07 | 7.09 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $3,500 | 22.16 | 6.33 |
| Tyrone Wallace | LAC | $4,200 | 23.69 | 5.64 |
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $4,600 | 23.59 | 5.13 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,400 | 53.65 | 4.71 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 47.52 | 4.53 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 44.51 | 4.16 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,300 | 33.84 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,200 | 28.88 | 5.55 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,600 | 24.84 | 5.40 |
| Gerald Green | HOU | $4,600 | 23.57 | 5.12 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,000 | 20.11 | 5.03 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,800 | 43.19 | 4.91 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,900 | 42.51 | 4.78 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,600 | 39.90 | 4.64 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,500 | 39.09 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,900 | 27.12 | 5.53 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,700 | 30.30 | 5.31 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,700 | 29.39 | 5.16 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,300 | 32.24 | 5.12 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,500 | 49.01 | 4.67 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,500 | 43.35 | 4.13 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,700 | 43.12 | 4.96 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,700 | 37.68 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,000 | 36.05 | 5.15 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,700 | 43.12 | 4.96 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,700 | 37.68 | 4.89 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,900 | 28.68 | 4.86 |
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.