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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 | Cameron Payne |
| SG | JJ Redick |
| SF | Dario Saric |
| PF | Jake Layman |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Damian Lillard |
| F | LeBron James |
| Util | Tyler Ulis |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 320.12 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $11,000 | 51.46 | 4.68 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,900 | 46.44 | 4.69 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,600 | 44.62 | 4.65 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,200 | 35.22 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Payne | CHI | $4,000 | 23.29 | 5.82 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,900 | 46.44 | 4.69 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,600 | 44.62 | 4.65 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $11,000 | 51.46 | 4.68 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,200 | 34.33 | 4.19 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,900 | 32.22 | 4.67 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,400 | 23.29 | 4.31 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $5,000 | 23.01 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,200 | 34.33 | 4.19 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $4,500 | 21.32 | 4.74 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,900 | 32.22 | 4.67 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,400 | 23.29 | 4.31 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,700 | 56.55 | 4.83 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,900 | 33.35 | 5.65 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,600 | 26.89 | 4.80 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $6,400 | 26.88 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,900 | 33.35 | 5.65 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,600 | 26.89 | 4.80 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,700 | 56.55 | 4.83 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | MIA | $3,500 | 15.38 | 4.39 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Layman | POR | $3,700 | 33.80 | 9.14 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,700 | 28.46 | 4.99 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $6,100 | 26.98 | 4.42 |
| Zach Collins | POR | $3,800 | 10.78 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Layman | POR | $3,700 | 33.80 | 9.14 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,700 | 28.46 | 4.99 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $6,100 | 26.98 | 4.42 |
| Amir Johnson | PHI | $3,600 | 10.08 | 2.80 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,800 | 48.26 | 4.47 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,500 | 39.78 | 5.30 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,800 | 35.64 | 4.57 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | CHI | $5,300 | 28.46 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,500 | 39.78 | 5.30 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | CHI | $5,300 | 28.46 | 5.37 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,800 | 35.64 | 4.57 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,800 | 48.26 | 4.47 |
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.