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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 | Kyrie Irving |
| PG | De’Aaron Fox |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SF | Taurean Prince |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Jeff Green |
| PF | Ben Simmons |
| C | Greg Monroe |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 313.51 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,900 | 44.85 | 4.53 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,000 | 41.60 | 4.62 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,000 | 38.60 | 4.82 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,200 | 37.18 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $5,400 | 27.75 | 5.14 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $6,100 | 30.18 | 4.95 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,700 | 33.02 | 4.93 |
| Tyler Dorsey | ATL | $3,600 | 17.69 | 4.91 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 52.79 | 4.47 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,700 | 43.06 | 4.44 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,600 | 38.88 | 5.12 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,800 | 36.31 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,800 | 36.31 | 5.34 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,600 | 38.88 | 5.12 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,200 | 31.09 | 5.01 |
| Avery Bradley | LAC | $4,600 | 22.52 | 4.90 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 60.01 | 5.22 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 49.13 | 4.35 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,800 | 45.62 | 4.65 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,700 | 32.06 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,500 | 25.24 | 5.61 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 60.01 | 5.22 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $3,500 | 17.94 | 5.12 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $3,500 | 17.66 | 5.04 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,200 | 44.02 | 4.78 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,700 | 41.42 | 4.76 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,100 | 32.86 | 4.63 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,000 | 32.65 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Green | CLE | $3,900 | 25.43 | 6.52 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $4,000 | 22.06 | 5.51 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,500 | 26.85 | 4.88 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $4,900 | 23.87 | 4.87 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 55.95 | 4.78 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $11,200 | 52.47 | 4.68 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,400 | 46.10 | 4.43 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 42.38 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Monroe | BOS | $3,500 | 19.87 | 5.68 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,500 | 22.86 | 5.08 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,700 | 23.60 | 5.02 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,600 | 32.68 | 4.95 |
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.