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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 | Kris Dunn |
| PG | Goran Dragic |
| SG | Dwyane Wade |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | David Nwaba |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 308.78 |
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 | $10,000 | 46.78 | 4.68 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,000 | 40.71 | 4.52 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,900 | 38.62 | 4.89 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $6,500 | 35.54 | 5.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $6,500 | 35.54 | 5.47 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,100 | 32.35 | 5.30 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $3,600 | 18.18 | 5.05 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,900 | 38.62 | 4.89 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,500 | 41.19 | 4.85 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,300 | 38.09 | 5.22 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,600 | 35.22 | 4.63 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $7,600 | 34.03 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Wallace | LAC | $4,500 | 23.49 | 5.22 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,300 | 38.09 | 5.22 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,400 | 26.38 | 4.89 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,500 | 41.19 | 4.85 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 57.90 | 5.03 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 51.35 | 4.67 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,200 | 34.15 | 4.74 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,000 | 29.67 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Nwaba | CHI | $4,800 | 25.30 | 5.27 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $4,000 | 20.24 | 5.06 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 57.90 | 5.03 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,700 | 28.51 | 5.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,000 | 41.55 | 4.62 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,500 | 34.71 | 4.63 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,500 | 29.36 | 4.52 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,800 | 28.93 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $3,500 | 22.05 | 6.30 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,800 | 28.93 | 4.99 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $4,500 | 22.19 | 4.93 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $4,500 | 21.30 | 4.73 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,200 | 48.48 | 4.75 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,200 | 48.26 | 4.73 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,500 | 38.74 | 4.56 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,300 | 36.01 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,200 | 48.48 | 4.75 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,200 | 48.26 | 4.73 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,400 | 33.87 | 4.58 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,500 | 38.74 | 4.56 |
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.