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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 | Derrick White |
| PG | Derrick Rose |
| SG | Dennis Schroder |
| SG | Rodney McGruder |
| SF | Joe Ingles |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 308.85 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,800 | 40.72 | 4.63 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,500 | 40.66 | 4.28 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,300 | 34.80 | 4.77 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,000 | 33.27 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick White | SAS | $3,700 | 20.19 | 5.46 |
| Collin Sexton | CLE | $4,000 | 21.69 | 5.42 |
| Derrick Rose | MIN | $5,500 | 29.51 | 5.37 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,100 | 20.71 | 5.05 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,900 | 41.81 | 4.70 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,800 | 41.31 | 4.69 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,200 | 40.47 | 4.40 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $9,000 | 40.40 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $6,400 | 36.06 | 5.63 |
| Rodney McGruder | MIA | $5,100 | 26.88 | 5.27 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $4,700 | 24.19 | 5.15 |
| Rodney Hood | CLE | $5,100 | 25.75 | 5.05 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,200 | 54.68 | 4.88 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,100 | 46.23 | 4.58 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,200 | 45.57 | 4.47 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $8,400 | 38.63 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,100 | 26.07 | 5.11 |
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $4,900 | 24.76 | 5.05 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $5,700 | 28.73 | 5.04 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,000 | 29.53 | 4.92 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,800 | 56.22 | 4.76 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,600 | 43.18 | 4.50 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 40.70 | 5.09 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,100 | 35.63 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $4,800 | 28.15 | 5.86 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 40.70 | 5.09 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $4,700 | 23.66 | 5.03 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $5,900 | 29.44 | 4.99 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,300 | 48.36 | 4.28 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,600 | 43.20 | 4.50 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,200 | 43.15 | 4.69 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 43.01 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,600 | 40.34 | 4.69 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,200 | 43.15 | 4.69 |
| Mohamed Bamba | ORL | $4,800 | 22.33 | 4.65 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,000 | 37.12 | 4.64 |
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.