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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 |
| PG | Ben Simmons |
| SG | Zach LaVine |
| SG | CJ McCollum |
| SF | Jake Layman |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| C | Ian Mahinmi |
| Salary | $59,500 |
| Expected Points | 312.08 |
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 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,200 | 31.05 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Payne | CHI | $4,000 | 23.29 | 5.82 |
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $4,500 | 25.70 | 5.71 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,200 | 31.05 | 5.01 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,900 | 46.44 | 4.69 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,200 | 35.22 | 4.89 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,200 | 34.33 | 4.19 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $6,800 | 29.49 | 4.34 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,400 | 23.29 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney McGruder | MIA | $3,500 | 17.20 | 4.91 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,200 | 35.22 | 4.89 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,800 | 23.10 | 4.81 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $4,500 | 21.32 | 4.74 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,700 | 56.55 | 4.83 |
| Jake Layman | POR | $3,700 | 33.80 | 9.14 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,900 | 32.22 | 4.67 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $6,400 | 26.88 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Layman | POR | $3,700 | 33.80 | 9.14 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,700 | 56.55 | 4.83 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,900 | 32.22 | 4.67 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | MIA | $3,500 | 15.38 | 4.39 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,900 | 33.35 | 5.65 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,800 | 31.28 | 4.60 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | CHI | $5,300 | 28.46 | 5.37 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,700 | 28.46 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,900 | 33.35 | 5.65 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | CHI | $5,300 | 28.46 | 5.37 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,700 | 28.46 | 4.99 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,600 | 26.89 | 4.80 |
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 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $4,500 | 23.06 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Mahinmi | WAS | $3,500 | 20.46 | 5.85 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,500 | 39.78 | 5.30 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $4,500 | 23.06 | 5.12 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,800 | 35.64 | 4.57 |
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.