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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 | Elfrid Payton |
| PG | Austin Rivers |
| SG | Tyrone Wallace |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SF | Wesley Johnson |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| C | Alex Len |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 307.96 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,100 | 42.74 | 4.70 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,900 | 42.44 | 4.77 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,700 | 40.28 | 4.63 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $7,900 | 37.87 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milos Teodosic | LAC | $3,600 | 19.14 | 5.32 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,400 | 23.24 | 5.28 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $5,600 | 29.29 | 5.23 |
| Elfrid Payton | PHO | $7,500 | 37.10 | 4.95 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 53.85 | 4.72 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $10,000 | 47.66 | 4.77 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,000 | 41.45 | 4.61 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,500 | 38.59 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Wallace | LAC | $3,500 | 19.07 | 5.45 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,000 | 37.75 | 5.39 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,700 | 38.19 | 4.96 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,700 | 18.27 | 4.94 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,300 | 55.31 | 4.89 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 49.36 | 4.57 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,200 | 41.94 | 4.56 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,600 | 34.72 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Johnson | LAC | $3,500 | 18.90 | 5.40 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,500 | 23.67 | 5.26 |
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $4,500 | 22.50 | 5.00 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $3,500 | 17.24 | 4.92 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,700 | 40.77 | 4.69 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,400 | 39.45 | 4.70 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,000 | 33.80 | 4.83 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,500 | 33.02 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $5,500 | 29.32 | 5.33 |
| Dragan Bender | PHO | $3,800 | 20.07 | 5.28 |
| John Henson | MIL | $5,000 | 25.46 | 5.09 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,700 | 23.48 | 4.99 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 59.92 | 5.12 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,700 | 49.61 | 5.11 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,700 | 48.26 | 4.97 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,700 | 47.34 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,500 | 30.32 | 6.74 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,600 | 28.94 | 5.17 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,700 | 29.27 | 5.14 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 59.92 | 5.12 |
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.