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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 | Jeff Teague |
| PG | Cameron Payne |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Josh Jackson |
| SF | Denzel Valentine |
| PF | Cheick Diallo |
| PF | Noah Vonleh |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 307.54 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,100 | 41.03 | 4.51 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,600 | 36.81 | 4.84 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $7,200 | 34.73 | 4.82 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $7,100 | 30.69 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Payne | CHI | $5,200 | 27.78 | 5.34 |
| Shelvin Mack | ORL | $4,500 | 22.96 | 5.10 |
| Ian Clark | NOP | $4,200 | 21.00 | 5.00 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $5,300 | 25.95 | 4.90 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 55.95 | 4.74 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,500 | 39.14 | 4.60 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,800 | 31.89 | 4.69 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,200 | 30.81 | 5.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,200 | 30.81 | 5.92 |
| Troy Daniels | PHO | $3,700 | 21.54 | 5.82 |
| Jamal Crawford | MIN | $4,300 | 20.45 | 4.75 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 55.95 | 4.74 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $6,800 | 34.39 | 5.06 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,200 | 30.52 | 4.92 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $5,600 | 30.38 | 5.43 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $6,300 | 29.48 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $5,600 | 30.38 | 5.43 |
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $4,100 | 21.01 | 5.12 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $6,800 | 34.39 | 5.06 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,200 | 30.52 | 4.92 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,700 | 59.52 | 4.69 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,400 | 43.88 | 4.67 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,800 | 43.00 | 4.39 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,900 | 39.42 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $3,700 | 21.68 | 5.86 |
| Noah Vonleh | CHI | $4,200 | 24.56 | 5.85 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,200 | 32.54 | 5.25 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $4,500 | 22.49 | 5.00 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,500 | 48.23 | 4.59 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,300 | 47.26 | 4.59 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,200 | 45.78 | 4.49 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,400 | 39.44 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,500 | 23.70 | 5.27 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $6,700 | 33.10 | 4.94 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,400 | 39.44 | 4.70 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,000 | 37.61 | 4.70 |
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.