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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 | Ricky Rubio |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Alec Burks |
| SF | Otto Porter Jr. |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Kelly Olynyk |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| C | Bam Adebayo |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 313.86 |
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 | $10,000 | 45.14 | 4.51 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,500 | 41.61 | 4.38 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,100 | 33.47 | 4.71 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,800 | 32.12 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,900 | 30.36 | 5.15 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $4,600 | 23.08 | 5.02 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $5,800 | 28.90 | 4.98 |
| Isaiah Thomas | CLE | $6,300 | 30.06 | 4.77 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 56.53 | 4.92 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,200 | 44.45 | 4.83 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,000 | 42.11 | 4.68 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,000 | 37.90 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Burks | UTA | $3,700 | 20.43 | 5.52 |
| Avery Bradley | LAC | $4,700 | 24.27 | 5.16 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,200 | 31.21 | 5.03 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 56.53 | 4.92 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 54.96 | 4.78 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,400 | 47.56 | 4.57 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,900 | 43.06 | 4.84 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,500 | 35.58 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $4,500 | 23.11 | 5.14 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,000 | 20.00 | 5.00 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $4,600 | 22.82 | 4.96 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,900 | 43.06 | 4.84 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,300 | 41.19 | 4.43 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,500 | 38.35 | 4.51 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 37.42 | 4.56 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,600 | 36.49 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,700 | 29.52 | 6.28 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,600 | 31.57 | 5.64 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $3,800 | 18.63 | 4.90 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,800 | 27.80 | 4.79 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,000 | 54.63 | 4.55 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,200 | 45.59 | 4.47 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,100 | 44.04 | 4.36 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,500 | 43.27 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $3,800 | 26.01 | 6.84 |
| Marreese Speights | ORL | $4,000 | 23.46 | 5.87 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $3,900 | 20.51 | 5.26 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,700 | 38.38 | 4.98 |
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.