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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 | Mario Chalmers |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Dwyane Wade |
| SG | Donovan Mitchell |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| PF | James Johnson |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| C | Julius Randle |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 309.88 |
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 | $11,200 | 55.36 | 4.94 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 46.61 | 4.80 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,300 | 39.80 | 4.80 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,500 | 38.02 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $3,500 | 25.28 | 7.22 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,000 | 35.32 | 5.05 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,900 | 34.65 | 5.02 |
| George Hill | CLE | $4,800 | 24.08 | 5.02 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 52.18 | 4.66 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,800 | 36.62 | 4.69 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,400 | 31.15 | 4.21 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $7,800 | 31.05 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,800 | 27.57 | 5.74 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $6,000 | 29.79 | 4.97 |
| Rodney Hood | CLE | $4,700 | 22.76 | 4.84 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,800 | 36.62 | 4.69 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,200 | 55.27 | 4.53 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,700 | 41.44 | 4.76 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,100 | 31.34 | 5.14 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $5,600 | 26.67 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $4,800 | 25.35 | 5.28 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,100 | 31.34 | 5.14 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $5,600 | 26.67 | 4.76 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,700 | 41.44 | 4.76 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,800 | 36.56 | 4.69 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $7,400 | 34.88 | 4.71 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,900 | 30.50 | 5.17 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $6,100 | 29.60 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,400 | 24.15 | 5.49 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,100 | 21.94 | 5.35 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,900 | 30.50 | 5.17 |
| Ivan Rabb | MEM | $3,700 | 19.08 | 5.16 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,000 | 44.79 | 4.48 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,000 | 40.41 | 4.04 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,500 | 37.62 | 5.02 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,700 | 37.61 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosta Koufos | SAC | $4,400 | 22.56 | 5.13 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,500 | 37.62 | 5.02 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,400 | 36.84 | 4.98 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,700 | 37.61 | 4.88 |
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.