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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 | De’Aaron Fox |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Taurean Prince |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | James Johnson |
| PF | Bam Adebayo |
| C | Thon Maker |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 295.88 |
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 | $12,100 | 54.62 | 4.51 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,600 | 44.51 | 4.64 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,900 | 35.94 | 4.55 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,600 | 35.88 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $5,500 | 29.39 | 5.34 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,200 | 21.77 | 5.18 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $6,000 | 30.72 | 5.12 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,600 | 35.88 | 4.72 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,300 | 52.67 | 4.66 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,200 | 39.35 | 4.80 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,800 | 33.75 | 4.33 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $7,600 | 31.12 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,600 | 27.32 | 4.88 |
| Danny Green | SAS | $4,600 | 22.20 | 4.83 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,200 | 39.35 | 4.80 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,700 | 22.11 | 4.70 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 56.40 | 4.90 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 53.74 | 4.55 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,700 | 44.85 | 4.62 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,000 | 40.35 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,000 | 21.23 | 5.31 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $4,100 | 20.39 | 4.97 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 56.40 | 4.90 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $3,700 | 17.43 | 4.71 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,300 | 28.28 | 4.49 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $6,700 | 28.13 | 4.20 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $5,400 | 26.53 | 4.91 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $6,000 | 26.12 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $5,400 | 26.53 | 4.91 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $4,600 | 22.56 | 4.90 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,400 | 25.83 | 4.78 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $3,600 | 16.97 | 4.71 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 43.46 | 4.62 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,400 | 41.86 | 4.45 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,300 | 37.26 | 4.49 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,100 | 35.56 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thon Maker | MIL | $3,700 | 19.90 | 5.38 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,100 | 35.56 | 5.01 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $6,000 | 29.77 | 4.96 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,500 | 21.91 | 4.87 |
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.