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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 | Spencer Dinwiddie |
| PG | Ish Smith |
| SG | Jordan Clarkson |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| PF | Kristaps Porzingis |
| C | Pau Gasol |
| Salary | $58,900 |
| Expected Points | 283.78 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ish Smith | DET | $6,400 | 30.05 | 4.70 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,000 | 26.99 | 4.50 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,500 | 23.90 | 4.35 |
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $5,000 | 21.28 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $4,000 | 19.70 | 4.93 |
| Tyler Ennis | LAL | $3,800 | 18.16 | 4.78 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $6,400 | 30.05 | 4.70 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $4,200 | 19.18 | 4.57 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,200 | 40.63 | 4.42 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $5,900 | 30.45 | 5.16 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $4,800 | 28.29 | 5.89 |
| Avery Bradley | DET | $5,400 | 25.95 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $4,800 | 28.29 | 5.89 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $5,900 | 30.45 | 5.16 |
| Avery Bradley | DET | $5,400 | 25.95 | 4.81 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $4,200 | 20.18 | 4.80 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $6,000 | 30.14 | 5.02 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,300 | 25.94 | 4.12 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $5,000 | 25.56 | 5.11 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $5,600 | 24.42 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $5,000 | 25.56 | 5.11 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $6,000 | 30.14 | 5.02 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,700 | 21.26 | 4.52 |
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $3,700 | 16.19 | 4.38 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,600 | 44.72 | 4.66 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,100 | 43.25 | 4.75 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $6,500 | 30.38 | 4.67 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,000 | 29.62 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $4,900 | 25.35 | 5.17 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,000 | 29.62 | 4.94 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $5,900 | 28.50 | 4.83 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,100 | 43.25 | 4.75 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,500 | 49.83 | 4.75 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,700 | 31.67 | 5.56 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,400 | 30.31 | 4.74 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,600 | 27.89 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,700 | 31.67 | 5.56 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,500 | 49.83 | 4.75 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,400 | 30.31 | 4.74 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $3,900 | 16.92 | 4.34 |
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.