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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 | Dennis Smith Jr. |
| PG | Jeff Teague |
| SG | CJ McCollum |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Ed Davis |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Jonas Valanciunas |
| Salary | $59,500 |
| Expected Points | 307.42 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $10,200 | 48.24 | 4.73 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 43.15 | 4.64 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,500 | 42.63 | 4.49 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,900 | 40.08 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,700 | 34.01 | 5.08 |
| Shelvin Mack | MEM | $4,500 | 22.32 | 4.96 |
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $3,700 | 18.32 | 4.95 |
| Isaiah Canaan | PHO | $3,800 | 18.71 | 4.92 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,000 | 41.33 | 4.59 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,900 | 41.00 | 4.61 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,600 | 40.92 | 5.38 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,700 | 40.47 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,600 | 40.92 | 5.38 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,400 | 33.45 | 5.23 |
| Marco Belinelli | SAS | $3,500 | 17.78 | 5.08 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,700 | 23.57 | 5.01 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,200 | 53.41 | 4.77 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 51.67 | 4.38 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,300 | 46.03 | 4.47 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,200 | 44.13 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,000 | 21.58 | 5.40 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $3,900 | 19.98 | 5.12 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,800 | 23.79 | 4.96 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,700 | 27.78 | 4.87 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,300 | 57.21 | 4.65 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,000 | 42.05 | 4.67 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 40.88 | 4.87 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,800 | 36.15 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Davis | BKN | $3,900 | 23.33 | 5.98 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 40.88 | 4.87 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,400 | 31.08 | 4.86 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $4,600 | 22.35 | 4.86 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 51.14 | 4.65 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,500 | 50.02 | 4.76 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,000 | 46.53 | 4.65 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $9,200 | 42.46 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,600 | 31.87 | 5.69 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,000 | 36.53 | 5.22 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,200 | 41.33 | 5.04 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $6,400 | 32.22 | 5.03 |
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.